Manager, Nutrition Services; Hybrid

Nutrition Services Manager (Hybrid)

The incumbent oversees work standards and sanitation and safe food practices for assigned division(s). Additionally, the Manager, Nutrition Services directs and provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to help customers achieve their health goals. Furthermore, the incumbent provides mentorship, guidance, and education to staff and customers on matters related to nutrition.

Core Job Functions

• Conducts audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Represents department as nutritional expert and actively participates in meetings.
• Plans and modifies menus to meet special patient dietary needs.
• Researches and prepares detailed analysis and reports for special projects.
• Ensures adequate department staffing at all times and trains and supervises staff members.
• Develops, implements, and follows-up on nutritional goals and care plans.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices concerning nutrition.
• Formulates and implements performance improvement programs.
• Analyzes financial impact of changes in activities and forecasts actual revenue and expenditures versus approved budget.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Core Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:
Dietitian/Nutritionist License (LDN), CDR Certification

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Department Specific Job Summary

The Nutrition Services Manager functions as an integral member of the oncology interdisciplinary team by leading and overseeing evidence-based nutrition interventions that align with the medical goals of oncology patients across the continuum of care. The Manager provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the nutrition team, ensuring services are high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered. This role works closely with the Director of Nutrition and Wellness to establish, develop, and revise goals, policies, and evidence-based clinical practice standards.

Assesses and monitors departmental performance and keeps the Director of Nutrition and Wellness abreast of status performance indicators. The Manager responsibilities include recruitment, interview, hiring, orientation, mentoring and regular rounding with nutrition team members. This role incorporates program development, staff supervision, tracking outcomes, performance reviews, and operational oversight, alongside implementing and monitoring quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The Manager also serves as a subject matter expert and institutional resource on oncology nutrition, promoting best practices through program innovation, participation in interdisciplinary initiatives, and sharing knowledge via education, outreach, and professional development.

Supports a high level of service excellence, clinical competence and professional development for staff. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating individualized nutrition interventions and group programs for oncology patients, through direct patient care in person and virtually, ensuring compliance with evidence-based guidelines and safety protocols for complex clinical populations. The Nutrition Services Manager collaborates closely with disciplines under Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute—including Exercise Physiologists, Yoga Therapy, Massage Therapy, Art Therapy, and others—to deliver coordinated supportive care.

Department Specific Functions

• Clinical Staff Management Across Satellites
• Operational Oversight & Scheduling
• Communication & Collaboration with Institutional Leadership
• Policy & Resource Development
• Clinical Competency & Professional Standards
• Leadership & Employee Engagement
• Quality Improvement, Data, & Performance Monitoring
• Interdisciplinary Integration to Support Patient Care Continuity
• Education, Training, and Staff Development Infrastructure
• Direct Patient Care and Other Duties as Assigned

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.

Certification and Licensing:
Current state licensure in field required (LDN
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist), Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition, Board certified in…