Location & Practice Overview

This Clinical Nutrition Manager role is based at Memorial Medical Center and operates within HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, supporting both inpatient and outpatient nutrition services in a hospital environment.

Facility Memorial Medical Center
Department Clinical Nutrition / Healthcare Culinary Services
Care Setting Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient
Practice Model Outsourced clinical nutrition management under HHS
Geographic Context El Paso, Texas region

Responsibilities

  • Oversee clinical nutrition services and supervise a team of at least two registered dietitians, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling.
  • Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient patients.
  • Educate patients, families, nursing staff, food service employees, and the patient service ambassador team on nutritional needs and interventions.
  • Communicate with physicians regarding patients’ nutritional status, manage therapeutic diet and supplement orders, and participate in patient rounds.
  • Lead clinical Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects and maintain policies supporting regulatory compliance.

The role balances direct clinical nutrition practice with leadership of the dietitian team and coordination across hospital departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current professional credentials and meet the stated experience threshold for this leadership position.

Credential
Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensure
Current state dietitian license as required by applicable regulations
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field
Experience
At least 3 years in a related field (clinical nutrition, dietetics, or healthcare nutrition services)
Additional Skills
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and related software

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary is $78,000 per year and is negotiable based on experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

  • Payment of CDR fees and applicable state dietitian licensure fees
  • Monthly continuing education units (CEUs) at no cost
  • Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Arrangement Primarily facility-based with option for one remote day per week
Setting Hospital clinical nutrition and culinary services environment
Collaboration Regular interaction with physicians, nursing, food service, and other departments
Hours / Shifts Not specified in the available posting

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports patients receiving both inpatient hospital care and outpatient nutrition services at the facility.

Care Continuum Inpatient and outpatient
Clinical Needs Patients requiring medical nutrition therapy across multiple service lines
Documented Service Areas Cardiovascular, surgical, emergency, cancer, diabetes education, and outpatient counseling
Specific Nutrition Populations Individuals with diabetes, non-dialysis kidney disease, cardiovascular conditions, weight-management needs, and disease-related weight loss

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position centers on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy delivered through both direct patient care and team oversight.

Core Service Medical nutrition therapy for inpatient and outpatient patients
Diabetes Support Diabetes self-management education
Specialty Nutrition Areas Nutrition counseling for non-dialysis kidney disease, cardiovascular health, and weight management
Disease-Related Support Nutrition assistance for patients experiencing significant weight loss associated with cancer and other conditions

Role Highlights

This Clinical Nutrition Manager opportunity offers a combination of hospital-based dietetics, team leadership, and involvement in a multidisciplinary nutrition services program. The position provides exposure to diverse clinical nutrition needs while offering a hybrid work arrangement and employer-supported professional development.

  • Clinical leadership position combining hospital-based dietetics with management of an established registered dietitian team.
  • Involvement in both inpatient and outpatient nutrition services within Memorial Medical Center.
  • Exposure to multiple clinical nutrition specialties, including diabetes education, renal nutrition, cardiovascular health, and weight management.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with the option to work remotely one day per week.
  • Employer-supported professional development through monthly continuing education opportunities and coverage of professional credentialing fees.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned company founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems. It provides outsourced support services including housekeeping, culinary and nutrition solutions, and facilities management to healthcare facilities and other industries.

Founded 1975
Ownership Privately held, family-owned
Core Services Housekeeping, culinary and nutrition, facilities management
Industries Served Healthcare and additional sectors including senior living, education, and hospitality
Headquarters Area Dripping Springs, Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the team size fixed or can it grow?
The posting states the manager oversees a team of at least two registered dietitians. Exact future staffing levels are determined by facility needs.
Does the role include both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities?
Yes. The position involves clinical nutrition practice and oversight across both inpatient and outpatient care activities at the facility.
Are CDR and state licensure fees covered?
Yes. The employer pays Commission on Dietetic Registration fees and applicable state dietitian licensure fees.
Is weekend or on-call work required?
Exact working hours, weekend obligations, and on-call responsibilities are not specified in the available job description.
What electronic medical record or nutrition software is used?
The employer description does not identify a particular electronic medical record system or nutrition management software platform.

Clinical Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) in El Paso, TX

The Clinical Nutrition Manager position in El Paso, TX, with HHS is based at Memorial Medical Center, where clinical nutrition services operate within a hospital environment serving both inpatient and outpatient populations. This opportunity combines hospital-based dietetics with an outsourced nutrition services model, connecting clinical care with the facility's broader culinary and healthcare support operations. The clinical environment encompasses patients with diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, non-dialysis kidney disease, cancer-related weight loss, and weight-management needs. The program also includes diabetes self-management education and outpatient nutrition counseling, giving the position exposure to several areas of medical nutrition therapy. Its combination of hospital practice, multidisciplinary coordination, and clinical nutrition program leadership distinguishes this role from a conventional outpatient dietitian position.

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