Clinical Nutrition Manager

Clinical Nutrition Manager – Morrison Healthcare

Washington County Regional Medical Center – Sandersville, GA

Setting: 35‑bed acute care hospital & 60‑bed long term care

Schedule: Full time;
Monday – Friday with occasional weekend

Salary: $60k – $80k

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success!

Benefits:

• Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
• Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
• Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
• Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
• Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
• Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Senior living communities
• Schools and universities
• Corporate wellness programs
• Food service operations

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:

• Specialization
• Leadership development
• Cross‑functional career paths

At Compass Group, we prioritize your well‑being, work‑life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead our Nutrition Team in an Acute Care / Senior Living setting in Sandersville, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and oversees implementation of clinical nutrition care based upon the facility’s medical direction and patient/ resident population
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients/residents through documentation in the medical record
• Hires, leads, directs, coaches, trains, and develops nutrition team members
• Trains and mentors patient/resident services staff and interns as applicable
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs leading to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes
• Monitors competency, productivity, and documentation accuracy of clinical staff
• Assigns and directs the workload of the clinical nutrition staff; participates in staffing analysis to ensure adequate staffing in collaboration with the Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager and the Director of Clinical and Wellness Support
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient/resident rights policies
• Participates in/ leads patient/resident satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility‑wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board, in states where required
• Two (2) years of experience in acute care, Three (3) years in senior living, as a Registered Dietitian (preferred)
• Specialty certification when applicable
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming

Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug‑free workplace.