University of California San Diego

(RD) Clinical Nutrition Manager- Eating Disorder - 140398

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Nine years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
  • Certification in a nutrition specialty area, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Proven success in clinical nutrition within acute care settings.
  • Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles.
  • Ability to tailor nutrition principles to diverse patient needs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee clinical nutrition program within the Eating Disorders Treatment Center.
  • Supervise and coordinate clinical dietitians and support staff.
  • Provide expert nutrition care for patients with complex eating disorders.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and coordinate daily dietetic assistant workflow.
  • Conduct HR functions including staff evaluations and competency assessments.
  • Lead quality improvement projects and audits related to clinical nutrition.
  • Contribute to dietetic internship curriculum development and provide instruction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive work environment focused on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
NTRTN AND DIETARY HC SUPV 2 Department:
EATING DISORDER CLINIC Hiring Pay Scale
$118,400.00 - $139,600.00 / Yr Worksite:
Chancellor Park Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts , Variable

#140398 (RD) Clinical Nutrition Manager- Eating Disorder
Filing Deadline: Thu 7/23/2026
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DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the incumbent will be assigned full professional and administrative responsibility for a designated clinical nutrition program within UCSD Health Eating Disorders Treatment Center. Coordinates and supervises clinical dietitians and support staff and covers all clinical nutrition work assignments, managing the delivery of nutrition care in assigned units. Provides nutrition care for eating disorder patients having complex nutrition issues, requiring specific professional knowledge and special needs. Actively participates in treatment team and coordinates daily work of dietetic assistants assigned to area.

Responsible for the coordination of HR functions, scheduling, staff evaluations, competency assessments, in-servicing, quality improvement projects/audits, collaboration with leaders and staff to solve complex problems related to systems, and demonstrate leadership on interdisciplinary teams and committees. Works on interdisciplinary team and within division and department on committees and projects. Contributes to the dietetic internship: evaluation & development of curriculum for assigned area, supervision of dietetic interns, teaching assigned classes. Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to assigned units. Performs other related functions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration or a related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD).
  • Certification in nutrition specialty area or ability to obtain at next scheduled examination date, generally within six months.
  • Experience and proven success in academic and applied background in clinical nutrition for acute care setting.
  • Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles.
  • Solid understanding of application of principles to fit needs of patients of diverse health situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree or higher.
  • Eating Disorder experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $97,200 - $182,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.55 - $87.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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