(RD) Principal Dietitian Supervisor

Payroll Title:
NTRTN AND DIETARY HC SUPV 2 Department:
Clinical Nutrition Hiring Pay Scale
$118,400.00 - $139,600.00 / Yr Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts , Monday-Friday


#139702 (RD) Principal Dietitian Supervisor

Filing Deadline: Thu 5/28/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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DESCRIPTION

The Principal Dietitian Supervisor is assigned full professional and administrative responsibility for the UC San Diego East Campus Nutrition staff of Registered Dietitians, Diet Technicians, Room Service Attendants, and Call Center. Responsible for the coordination of HR functions, scheduling, staff evaluations, competency assessments, in-servicing, quality improvement projects, collaboration with leaders and staff to solve complex problems, and demonstration of leadership on interdisciplinary teams/committees. This position is responsible for adhering to regulatory requirements and ensuring all policies and procedures are being met. The Principal Dietitian Supervisor will be involved in the planning, preparation, and serving of therapeutic and modified diets in collaboration with food service. This position will provide nutrition care for complex nutrition issues for patients requiring specific professional knowledge and special needs. Contributes to the dietetic internship through the evaluation and development of curriculum for assigned area, supervision of dietetic interns, and teaching assigned classes.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to clinical nutrition, Room Service Attendants, and Call Center staff.
• Administers performance and personnel management. Directly involved in hiring, staffing and onboarding processes of new employees.
• Provides guidance and consultation between medical staff, nursing, and administration on issues related to the dietetic service.
• Participates on hospital committees relevant to dietetic service operations.
• In collaboration with food service, contributes to the planning and conducting of in-service education and training programs.
• Participate in the development/revision of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Certification in nutrition specialty area (example: CNSC, CDCES)or ability to obtain at next scheduled examination date, generally within six months.
• Experience and proven success in academic and applied background in clinical nutrition for acute care setting.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Nutrition.
• Previous leadership or teaching or supervisory experience.
• A majority of the clinical training must have taken place in a large teaching hospital.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act


Annual Full Pay Range: $97,200 - $182,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


Hourly Equivalent: $46.55 - $87.16


Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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