Clinical Nutrition Supervisor

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Assists the Director by planning, coordinating, integrating clinical aspects of dietetics to provide optimal nutritional care as prescribed for patients and overseeing the trayline services in conjunction with the Director of Dietary Services. Provides day-to-day management of the Nutrition Office Assistants and Nutrition Assistants.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:•-Assists with planning and developing the Clinical Nutrition Services (CNS) activities: in service programs for all employees: orientation and training of all CNS employees;• Assists in developing Continuous Quality Improvement programs, acquisition of CPEcontinuing education and other allied professionals in the department requiring continuingeducation. Provides in-services to food service staff as deemed necessary.• Identifies problems, establishes criteria and standards, organizes data forms, knowledgeablein the computerized systems, collection of data and summarizes results in monitoringcompliance to improve quality and appropriateness of nutritional care as recommended byJCAHO.• Assists the Chief Clinical Dietitian and the Director of Dietary Services by planning,coordinating, and integrating clinical aspects of dietetics to provide optimal nutrition care as• Provides leadership for Nutrition Office Assistants, Nutrition Assistants, Clinical Dietitians and Food Service Supervisors. Schedules CNS staff hours bi-weekly and designates woprescribed for patients and outpatients for all age levels, including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.developing, evaluating and revising educational materials, classes, manuals and work aids;increasing knowledge and use of computerized systems.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics required.• Completion of the Coordinated Undergraduate Program, internship, traineeship or otherqualifying experience approved by The American Dietetic Association is required.• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.• Current license with the State of Iowa Code for Dietetic Practice is required.• Four years of experience in various areas of clinical dietetics required.• Supervisor or management experience is helpful.• Credentialing in area of specialization, if available, is desired.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67%-100% of workday,Frequent = 34%-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)CONSTANT• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities inwhich they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workersaccurately or quicklyObserves performance; provides direct input to interviewing position candidates, disciplinameasures and performance evaluation, which are in compliance with department/hospitalpolicies and procedures for clinical area coverage and patient-tray services.• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range. Ability to receive detailedinformation through oral communication.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-02-09