Clinical Nutrition Manager - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

General Information

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Work Location: West Hills, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule A variable schedule including days, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays Posted Date 06/30/2025 Salary Range: $92600 - 202200 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 25126

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining clinical expertise with leadership and operational management in a dynamic healthcare setting.

In this role, you will oversee the daily operations and performance of clinical nutrition services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of populations. You will provide direct supervision to a team of registered dietitians, diet technicians, and diet assistants; managing schedules and assignments, supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, and leading staff training and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily clinical nutrition operations, staffing, and workflow

• Providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities

• Leading and participating in RD/DTR/patient services team meetings

• Partnering with interdisciplinary leadership on policy development and quality improvement initiatives

• Ensuring team compliance with departmental goals and healthcare standards

Join UCLA Health and be part of a nationally recognized team committed to excellence, innovation, and compassion.

Salary Range: $92,600.00-$202,200.00 Annually

 

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Current and valid Registered Dietitian license with the State of California.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Ability to provide excellent leadership skills including communication, scheduling, problem solving, survey readiness, project management, HR files compliance and more.
• Ability to analyze patient concerns and seek solutions satisfactory to the patient in the Dept of Nutrition.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of nutrition care for varying age groups.
• Ability to adapt procedures for patient education level, cultural practice, psycho-social and economic status.
• Ability to demonstrate in-de