This position has primary management responsibilities for the Clinical Nutrition patient care program and facilitates performance improvement programs and initiatives. Oversees ongoing development and retention of qualified clinical nutrition staff. Conducts performance reviews, disciplinary actions including termination (upon discuss and approval of Associate Administrator and HR) and hiring of staff within department. Oversees implementation of strategic and operational planning activities and initiatives relative to clinical nutrition services. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Performance Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services and assure patient safety, making recommendations and implementing actions as appr