Director of Clinical Nutrition

Inova Health System
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Jun 20, 2025
Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Director of Clinical Nutrition to join the team. This role will be full-time Monday through Friday during the day. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave. Job Responsibilities: Fosters a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development, and proactively seeks out and maintains collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that are integral to moving efforts of the department forward. Organizes, monitors, and coordinates all QA and QI activities. Acts as the unit and department leader for quality improvement. Oversees the daily operations of all clinical nutrition activities for multi-units in a region. Ensures the effective management and maintenance of current and archived records. Coordinates and monitors the development of long-range plans and annual department budgets. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Nutrition to ensure strategic goals are being communicated and met appropriately at each site of care. Additional Requirements: Licensure - N/A Certification - Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent upon hire; Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Experience - 8 years of related professional experience; 3 years of management experience Education - Bachelor's degree minimum if licensed before 1/1/2024; Dietitians registered after 1/1/2024 must hold a Master's Degree and accredited Dietetic Internship