In this role, you will supervise dietitians, diet technicians, and diet assistants, guiding daily operations and managing schedules, assignments, onboarding, and training. It assigns responsibilities, monitors performance, and provides ongoing coaching to support growth and maintain a collaborative team culture. The supervisor evaluates staff alignment with departmental goals, implements improvement plans when needed, and helps lead routine RD and DTR meetings. The position also contributes to quality improvement efforts, staff development, performance evaluations, and partners with Nutrition Services leadership to develop and update policies, procedures, and best practices that support high-quality, patient-centered care. It also assists with Nutrition Lab oversight for the pediatric and NICU teams.
Alongside leadership duties, the role provides direct patient care, including assessment, reassessment, screening, rescreening, diagnosing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams, offering nutrition education, and managing therapeutic diets and enteral or parenteral nutrition. The supervisor works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective care across a wide range of patient populations.
Qualifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Clinical inpatient experience required; leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and team-management skills
Ability to oversee clinical workflows, support staff performance, and maintain regulatory compliance
Experience managing a diverse workforce, including staff working under union agreements
Familiarity with food service operations and coordination with kitchen/production teams
Ability to support staff through unique workflow, scheduling, and labor-related needs
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