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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $94.35 - $125.03
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
leadership development programs
sick leave
Job Description
Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a renowned academic medical center located in Palo Alto, California, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive medical education. SHC is known for its commitment to innovation, excellence, and compassionate care, serving a diverse patient population across multiple sites. The medical center is recognized nationally and internationally for its high standards in clinical practice and its continuous efforts to improve health outcomes through advanced treatment protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong emphasis on integrating patient-centered care and cutting-edge research, Stanford Health Care has built a distinguished legacy that continues to inspire... Show More
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field from an accredited college or university
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification
- Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical nutrition services within academic medical centers or large healthcare systems
- Strong background in inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition program management
- Deep knowledge of clinical nutrition science applicable to complex patient populations
- Proven ability to lead large-scale organizational initiatives in an academic medical center
- Excellent communication and executive leadership skills
- Advanced knowledge of operational planning, finance, and business principles
- Knowledge of regulatory standards for inpatient and outpatient nutrition services
- Ability to participate in clinical research and foster evidence-based practice
- Experience in workforce development, leadership coaching, and talent management
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Minimum 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical nutrition services within academic medical centers or complex healthcare systems
- Strong background in leading inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition programs
- Deep knowledge of clinical nutrition science and regulatory standards
- Demonstrated success in program development, strategic planning, and performance improvement
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Experience presenting to senior leadership and governing bodies
- Advanced operational planning, financial, and business acumen
- Ability to support clinical research and academic initiatives
- Capabilities in workforce development, leadership coaching, and management
- Preferred advanced specialty certifications such as CNSC, RDN-AP, CDCES, or BC-ADM
Job Duties
- Develops and executes strategic plans for clinical nutrition across multiple sites
- Serves as senior authority on clinical nutrition standards, regulatory interpretation, and systemwide policies
- Develops specialty nutrition programs targeting high-risk populations to reduce utilization and improve outcomes
- Leads expansion of inpatient, outpatient, and virtual nutrition programs, including digital health and specialty care models
- Ensures delivery of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and standardizes clinical care pathways and documentation
- Leads system-level initiatives to improve malnutrition identification, reduce complications and readmissions, and enhance patient experience
- Directs research, academic integration, and teaching initiatives in collaboration with academic partners
- Oversees multi-site clinical operations, budgets, capital planning, staffing, and productivity
- Partners with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, analytics, and finance to evaluate program performance and growth opportunities
- Represents clinical nutrition in executive and regional/national committees and strategic forums
- Serves as strategic advisor to senior leaders on nutrition science, public health, and patient outcomes
- Builds and sustains a high-performing workforce through leadership development and succession planning
- Ensures regulatory readiness and compliance across all nutrition programs
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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