Director of Clinical Nutrition

WVU Medicine

Director of Clinical Nutrition managing the nutritional care of patients across multiple hospitals in the north region. Leading clinical nutrition initiatives and promoting diabetic patient education.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWheeling • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the activities of the clinical nutrition department including the nutritional care of patients.
Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing nutrition guidelines, initiatives, and operations for Clinical Nutrition
Promotes nutritional education for diabetic patients through ongoing provider education
Collaborates with individuals in both the inpatient and outpatient areas to coordinate care of patients across the health care continuum.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Licensed Dietitian through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education or obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Five (5) years of management experience in healthcare food service or clinical nutrition management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Health system offers resources for diversity and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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Certifications

Registered Dietician (RD)Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)Licensed DietitianCertified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist