Director Hospital Nutrition Services

Director Hospital Nutrition Services-lead a vibrant culinary-care engine in Central Tennessee where hospitality meets healing, outcomes soar, and your vision shapes a top-tier hospital experience! As the Director Hospital Nutrition Services, join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization celebrated for clinical excellence, strong quality scores, low infection rates, and standout patient experience; this hospital features innovation-forward leadership that pilots hospital-at-home, telehealth, and value-based care, plus cutting-edge tools like AI-assisted forecasting, real-time quality dashboards, and optimized EHR workflows; the Director Hospital Nutrition Services will enjoy an award-winning workplace culture with shared governance, educator support, and evidence-based practice resources, along with robust career pathways, incentives, certification pay, tuition assistance, paid CEUs, and conference funding that fuel ongoing growth and professional pride. Inside Nutrition Services-synonymous with Food and Nutrition Services and Dietary Services-the Director Nutrition Services will advance clinically integrated dining programs alongside registered dietitians and culinarians to elevate patient satisfaction, healing, and safety; This center offers 24/7 care from highly trained nurses, flexible visitation with 24-hour access for one support person, and advanced technology to manage complex conditions, excluding only level 1 trauma and transplants. The Food and Nutrition services offer comprehensive, personalized care, featuring registered dietitians who provide specialized support for both inpatients and outpatients. Key selling points include specialized services in diabetes management, oncology, bariatric, and, maternity, along with convenient, flexible patient dining options. Reporting to executive hospital leadership with close partnership across Nursing, Clinical Nutrition, and Support Services, the Director Food and Nutrition Services will oversee patient dining, retail operations, catering, and therapeutic menu management while driving regulatory readiness, HACCP excellence, allergen protocols, and cost stewardship; supported by experienced managers, RDNs, culinarians, and supply-chain partners, this role guides staffing optimization, vendor relationships, sustainability and waste reduction, data-driven menu engineering, and satisfaction improvements; the Director Food and Nutrition Services will collaborate daily with friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team-pharmacy, PT/OT, case management, and social work-to streamline care transitions, ensure diet accuracy, and enhance Press Ganey and HCAHPS nutrition domains. Based in Central Tennessee, the Food and Nutrition Director will appreciate a balanced lifestyle with scenic waterfalls, lakes, and the Cumberland Plateau for hiking, boating, and biking, plus easy access to live music, concerts, festivals, and family-friendly attractions; the region blends mild four-season weather, a thriving culinary scene from farm-to-table to global comfort food, reputable public and private schools, and respected regional universities; the area's job market and economy are expanding with diversified industries, entrepreneurship support, and a favorable tax climate, while cost of living and housing options-from charming historic homes to new-build communities and acreage-remain competitive; commuters benefit from reasonable drive times, improving walkability and bikeability in many neighborhoods, and proximity to major airports for quick travel; with strong healthcare access, parks and green space, inclusive community life, clean and well-serviced towns, active sports and fitness culture, reliable digital infrastructure, and thoughtful growth planning that preserves natural beauty and privacy, Central Tennessee offers the right blend of opportunity and comfort for a Director Hospital Nutrition Services seeking roots and room to thrive. The Food Services Director will receive competitive compensation with performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, retirement plans with matching, and ongoing professional development; to learn more and confidentially explore this Director Hospital Nutrition Services opportunity, connect now with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter and bring your leadership to the table-your next chapter is ready to be served.

Created: 2026-03-10