Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Manager (RD)

Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian to lead Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meals Services. The role includes staffing, care planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Requires a Master’s in nutrition/dietetics, active Texas RD license, CDR RD credential, 4 years clinical nutrition, and 2 years in leadership. Texas licensure and CSP/CNSC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed in the state of Texas upon hire.
• 4 years of clinical nutrition experience.
• 2 years leadership experience.
• Advanced certification in CSP or CNSC or related specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meals Services.
• Direct clinical nutrition services including staffing, workload management, nutrition assessments, care planning, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Lead strategic planning, program development, and department goals aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage patient meal service operations including menu compliance, nutrition analysis, allergen management, tray line activities, room service, and meal delivery for safety and quality.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise in therapeutic diets, food allergies, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance patient care and nutrition protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, accreditation activities, and regulatory surveys.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster development, engagement and performance excellence.
• Manage departmental budgets, revenues, expenses, resources, and productivity targets.
• Analyze clinical, operational, and financial data to drive continuous improvement and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Staff mentorship

Education

Master's in nutrition/dietetics or related field

Tools

Nutrition software

Job description

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian to lead Clinical Nutrition and Patient Meals Services. The role includes staffing, care planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Requires a Master’s in nutrition/dietetics, active Texas RD license, CDR RD credential, 4 years clinical nutrition, and 2 years in leadership. Texas licensure and CSP/CNSC certifications are preferred.