CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Updated: Nov 26, 2024 - The Clinical Nutrition Manager manages a growing team within the diet office, including one dietitian initially, with responsibilities expanding to oversee nutrition assessments and educational programs across diverse patient demographics. Demonstrates expertise in developing evidence-based nutritional practices for hospital patients, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, and contributing to medical nutrition therapy recommendations. Possesses strong communication, time management, and customer service skills, with a history of effective collaboration with medical teams and proficiency in electronic charting and specific nutrition management systems like EFY and Healthtouch.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Clinical Nutrition Manager Resume
- Nutritional Analysis
- Diet Plan Development
- Clinical Research
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Software Proficiency
- Budget Management
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Menu Planning Software
- Nutritional Education Program Design
- Leadership
- Communication
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Sensitivity.
Summary of Clinical Nutrition Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Dietetics with 7 years of Experience
- Be a Registered Dietitian with CDN credentials
- Have previous management and outpatient experience
- Have a strong understanding of the outpatient counseling setting, MNT billing, insurance coverages
- Have enhanced skill sets in various computer applications, learn new systems quickly (experience with Epic and CBORD preferred)
- Understand and further develop the use of telehealth across all locations
- Lead and drive performance improvement by establishing standardized processes for patient referrals, documentation, and billing in collaboration with unit managers and the corporate team
- Have a strong commitment to providing systematic approaches that support patient care excellence
- Be innovative, enthusiastic, and drive community involvement in NYC population health initiatives
- Be self-directed, flexible, and a team player with excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills
- Maintain positive relationships with medical staff and senior administration
2. BS in Nutritional Sciences with 3 years of Experience
- Experience with combined clinical/management
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician [CNSC].
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatrics [CSP].
- Certified Diabetes Educator [CDE].
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC].
- Advanced practice certification [RD-AP or RDN-AP].
- Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics [FAND].
- Consistently upholds CHOP leadership competencies, ICARE Values and service standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy in pediatric patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, public, staff and physicians.
- Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
3. BS in Clinical Nutrition with 5 years of Experience
- Current Florida license as Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)* Certification with the Commission of American Dietetic Association.
- Experience in healthcare nutrition management
- Experience supervising nutritional services in an acute care setting
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
- Proficient with nutrient analysis software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Experience in leadership and administrative
- Proven ability to meet budget goals.
- Have demonstrated skills in monitoring and evaluation of nutrition care services
- Accreditation and regulatory readiness and review and establishing and maintaining standards of care.
4. BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition with 2 years of Experience
- Manage one dietitian, and will expand to managing the diet office.
- Conduct nutrition assessments and provide diet education to various patient population.
- Acute rehab experience preferred.
- Develop and implement of evidence-based practice for all hospital patients.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and provide recommendations for medical nutrition therapy.
- Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Have a proven track record of proactive interaction with the medical team and be an outstanding team player.
- Demonstrate good time management skills and the ability to work in both a team and autonomous environment.
- Have prior experience with electronic charting preferred.
- EFY and Healthtouch experience preferred.
- Actively participate in performance improvement activities.
5. BA in Health Science with 6 years of Experience
- Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Experience post credentialing, including clinical nutrition experience.
- Experience in supervisory or management/leadership
- Strong work background in ambulatory/outpatient nutrition setting.
- Strong academic background and applied background in clinical nutrition and dietetic education.
- Experience working with protected health information (PHI).
- Experience working with institutional safety practices.
- Performance management experience (evaluating/assessing, training, coaching, mentoring, and corrective and disciplinary actions).
- Experience interviewing, and selecting employees.
- Experience determining position and job competencies.
6. BS in Public Health Nutrition with 4 years of Experience
- Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian by Commission of Dietetic Registration
- Current state licensure/certification by the state of practice
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable
- Experience in healthcare as a Registered Dietitian, which includes managerial responsibilities
- Experience with computers and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience monitoring clinical outcomes and ensuring adherence to evidenced-based practices.
- Supervisory experience in Ambulatory/Outpatient Nutrition programs and knowledge of medical nutrition therapy billing practices
- Have the flexibility to orient and work at all UC Davis Health locations.
7. BS in Food and Nutrition with 5 years of Experience
- Knowledge of HFAP requirements for appropriate clinical discipline.
- Demonstrated awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and policies related to confidentiality.
- Technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in food preparation and operations management protocols to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in difficult/sensitive situations.
- Knowledge of therapeutic and nutritional values of foods and meals, therapeutic dietary functions,
- Knowledge of teaching pediatrics to adults with varying learning abilities to effect needed dietary modifications.
- Leadership experience in the management of clinical nutrition and/or diabetic education programs
- Systems And Project Management Experience Preferred.
- Outpatient clinic experience and/or inpatient clinical service experience
- CBORD And EPIC EMR Experience Or Familiarity
- Certification in Serv-Safe and HACCP protocols
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