Clinical Nutrition Manager II

Clinical Nutrition Manager II ation: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, MO.

We’re seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to provide leadership at a 154‑bed full service, community hospital. The role involves direct management of three Registered Dietitians and steering clinical programs for patient care while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive results and build cohesive teams.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Maintain a strong focus on patient satisfaction and collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and training.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Reimbursement of Academy dues, CDR exams, and licensure fees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Master’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:
  Bachelor’s degree with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND.
• Eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and registration within 120 days of hire; RD/RDN credentials may be required at time of hire.
• State licensure as required by the state(s) of practice.
• At least 13 months of management experience supervising and directing people and resources to achieve specific results within limited time frames.
• Minimum of 3 years of functional experience as an experienced practitioner capable of working unsupervised and providing professional supervision to developing practitioners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management, team‑player attitude, and flexibility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.