Registered Dietician Supervisor

Job Title: Dietitian Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Dietitian Manager to lead and oversee Clinical Nutrition Services within our hospital. This leadership role combines project management responsibilities with serving as the lead dietitian. While the position includes limited pediatric clinical involvement, candidates with varying levels of pediatric experience are encouraged to apply.

The Dietitian Manager will play a key role in driving quality nutrition care, supporting staff development, optimizing operational efficiency, and collaborating across departments to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise the Formula Mixing Room, including staff training, policy and procedure oversight, and recipe management
• Prepare and manage Clinical Nutrition staff schedules, payroll, and Kronos timekeeping
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation for Clinical Nutrition staff
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Interns and students

Clinical & Program Management

• Serve as lead dietitian and oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of patient-centered nutrition care plans
• Ensure accurate documentation of dietary history and nutrition care within the medical record
• Coordinate and maintain the Diet Manual and Diet Notebook
• Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings as the Clinical Nutrition representative
• Coordinate Nutrition/Nursing Task Force meetings

Quality & Strategic Initiatives

• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality assurance standards for food and nutrition services
• Apply current research to support evidence-based clinical practice improvements
• Collaborate with the Food Purchasing Manager in selecting medical nutrition products and negotiating contracts to optimize cost savings
• Coordinate community nutrition education initiatives with Marketing and Community Benefits departments
• Develop educational materials and provide nutrition education programs for healthcare professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Systems Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Tennessee
• Compliance with continuing education requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Clinical Nutrition Management experience
• Pediatric or neonatal nutrition experience strongly preferred

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in a professional office and clinical hospital setting, offering the opportunity to lead and enhance nutrition services within a collaborative healthcare environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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Salary : $40 - $50