Clinical Nutrition Manager

Job Overview Position: Clinical Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) Location: Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM Starting salary: $78,000‑$82,000 (negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 sign‑on bonus. Option to work one day remote per week. Additional benefits include paid continuing dietitian education (CDR) and state licensure fees. Responsibilities Manage a team of 2+ registered dietitians, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling. Provide leadership supporting a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect. Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence‑based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care. Educate patients, families, nursing, food service, and other staff on nutritional needs. Provide nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team. Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goals. Document patient assessments with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record. Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status. Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements. Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance. Qualifications Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field. Three or more years of experience in a related field. Knowledge of regulatory standards. Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software. Interpersonal skills: ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds. Effective written, spoken, and non‑verbal communication. Customer‑service oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations. Professionalism: maintain a positive and professional demeanor. Decision‑making: ability to make sound judgments quickly. Proactivity: self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize projects and needs. Team player: willingness to support where needed to achieve outcomes. Business ethics: demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all dealings. Organization: attention to detail and ability to manage tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Benefits Paid time off (vacation and sick) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career development and ongoing training Important to Know Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr