Systemwide Clinical Nutrition Leader

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Service Leader Clinical Nutrition to coordinate clinical nutrition staff across multiple hospitals in the region. You will lead chief clinical dietitians and dietetic staff, drive program development, and ensure quality nutrition care throughout the system.

The role includes policy development, staff training, and performance improvement, with a focus on regulatory compliance and interdepartmental collaboration to advance patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Nutrition and Dietetics or institutional management.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• 3 years previous supervisory experience required, preferably as a Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• 5 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum required.
• Experience in community and large teaching hospital environments preferred.
• One year experience in a multifacility system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs management duties, such as hiring, training, coaching, counseling, mentoring, evaluations, corrective action, and terminations to ensure competent staff within the Food and Nutrition Service department.
• Oversees staff scheduling, training, and development to maintain service quality and regulatory compliance.
• Documents payroll, time and attendance variances and ensures accurate payroll processing weekly.
• Leads interdepartmental collaboration to develop policies and procedures for nutrition care across the health system.
• Ensures adherence to standards of nutritional care and regulatory agencies across facilities.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy when needed and develops/revises nutrition care plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related

Master's Degree in Admin, Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

CBORD system

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Service Leader Clinical Nutrition to coordinate clinical nutrition staff across multiple hospitals in the region. You will lead chief clinical dietitians and dietetic staff, drive program development, and ensure quality nutrition care throughout the system.

The role includes policy development, staff training, and performance improvement, with a focus on regulatory compliance and interdepartmental collaboration to advance patient care excellence.