Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead and coordinate all clinical nutrition programs across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, large-scale hospital system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a dedicated Pediatric Hospital, a newly expanded Level IV NICU, and a state-of-the-art Formula Room. You will oversee a team of 13 inpatient staff and 2 outpatient Hybrid RDs, managing operations across two facilities located approximately 7 miles apart.

This role reports to one senior leader and manages frontline clinical nutrition team members — including Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) — with no intermediate supervisory layer.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead daily operations including morning huddles, workload balancing, and check-ins with care team leaders and physicians
• Coach, evaluate, and develop a team of 13 inpatient RDs/DTRs and 2 outpatient Hybrid RDs
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and provide escalation support for high-acuity or complex cases

Clinical Nutrition Program Management

• Oversee nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, and education in alignment with system-wide policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop and audit nutrition care plans and standards across all age groups and care types

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Budget Management

• Serve as liaison between clinical care teams, food service, procurement, and supplement manufacturers
• Participate in or lead facility-level interdisciplinary teams and partner with medical staff and external agencies
• Monitor the clinical nutrition budget and promote efficient use of departmental resources

A Day in the Life

• Balance team workload and lead morning huddle
• Round on complex cases and address escalations
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and complete administrative tasks
• Hold 1:1 staff meetings in the afternoon

What Makes This Opportunity Special

• Level I Trauma Center with a Pediatric Hospital, expanded Level IV NICU, and new Formula Room
• Collaborative environment with strong senior leadership and clear organizational support
• Meaningful impact across both inpatient and outpatient settings

Preferred Qualifications

• CNSC credential
• Prior clinical nutrition leadership experience
• Oncology and outpatient nutrition experience
• Level I Trauma Center background — a strong plus
• Ability to manage staff across multiple facilities

Schedule Details

• Schedule Type: Self-managed
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Travel: Occasional travel between two facilities required

Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position exists to manage and coordinate all activities of clinical nutrition programs including inpatient, outpatient, and other areas/centers within the facility. Provides development of systems and employees who provide clinical nutritional care to all age groups and for all types of care.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Plans, directs and provides effective leadership of the clinical nutrition programs and staff providing for nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring and education according to established departmental and System policies/protocols. Provides guidance and direction to other nutrition services staff in all areas related to clinical nutrition care.

2. Selects, trains, coaches, and motivates members of the clinical nutrition staff. Participates in staff development, goal-setting and conducts performance evaluations of staff. Contributes to the successful achievement of department and organization goals.

3. Plans, monitors and makes recommendations regarding the clinical nutrition labor and supply budget. Promotes and manages efficient utilization of resources.

4. Provides effective patient nutrition care through the effective design, management and delivery of patient and staff nutrition education materials and programs.

5. Provides and directs staff in patient nutrition care planning to meet patient nutrition goals. Establishes patient nutrition care standards and audit systems to ensure optimum outcomes and compliance with internal processes and regulatory agencies.

6. Facility responsibility for clinical nutrition programs/services provided to patients in scope of responsibility. Internal customers: facility management and staff, medical staff and other health care providers interfacing with clinical nutrition care for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care, ensuring effective communication and facilitating decision making. External customers: Patients and families regarding clinical nutrition patient care; physicians regarding nutrition care and program development; vendors and contractors regarding supplies and services; staff from other health care agencies and regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field. Must be a Registered Dietitian based on academic and professional requirements as defined by through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Effective January 1, 2024 CDR requires a minimum of Master's degree to be eligible to take the registration examination. Must hold current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be able to maintain ongoing registration while providing and provide verification of registration annually. Maintains current licensure as required by State law.

Knowledge and skills of clinical nutritional care as would typically be acquired in four or more years of nutrition and dietetics. Leadership skills are required to effectively organize, lead and manage staff and resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or business administration preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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