Manager, Clinical Nutrition-Orlando Health Watson ...

Position Summary Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Opening in summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital - a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital - will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering: 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services - including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off (accrued) Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans Disability and Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan Family Care Benefits & so much more! Position Summary: The Clinical Nutrition Manager is responsible for the appropriate delivery of clinical nutrition services as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Functions Leads the department and facilitates collaborative implementation of all department, facility and organizational action plans to achieve strategic objectives of Orlando Health. Demonstrates the ability to monitor all nutritional evaluation and treatment within professional standards to ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective services within an inpatient or outpatient setting. Oversees the dietary office at multiple facilities. Responsible for all aspects of business, including developing, managing operational budgets, monitoring expense trend to ensure performance standards are met. Ensures department maintains compliance with all regulatory, legislative, legal, educational and technical issues related to clinical nutrition practice. Builds effective relationships with management colleagues and Administration to achieve strategic goals of the facility and Orlando Health. Assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures. Effectively manages the change process. Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions. Maintains reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related FunctionsProvides strategic direction, support and development to the clinical nutrition staff. Participates and leads corporate and divisional meetings, as well as community activities. Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor's Degree. Coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensure/Certification Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must maintain licensed Dietitian with State of Florida.

Created: 2026-03-04