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Director of Clinical Nutrition

CompanyQLI
LocationOmaha
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
About The Company
QLI is a private, nonprofit organization that, over the last 30 years, has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and most renowned providers of specialized rehabilitation and care for young adults with brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological injury. QLI provides a continuum of care that is among the most extensive in the nation, offering five distinct levels of treatment across a system of 211 private rooms. A leadership philosophy that engenders 400 dedicated and talented staff has led QLI to the unique distinction of being named, in a survey sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, as a Best Place to Work in Omaha an unprecedented SEVEN times and twice designated the coveted Sustained Excellence Award. To learn more about this amazing company, please visit their website at www.QLIomaha.com or www.TeamQLI.com.
About the Role

Description

Food for thought.


Food is more than nourishment.


In the right hands, it is medicine, strength, connection, and healing.


At QLI, individuals recovering from life-changing brain and spinal cord injuries are working hard every day to rebuild their lives. Their recovery requires advanced rehabilitation, compassionate clinical teams, and thoughtful care in every aspect of daily life — including nutrition.


QLI is seeking a Director of Clinical Nutrition who understands the powerful role nutrition plays in healing and recovery. This leader will guide the nutritional care of clients while working with the dietary teams responsible for food preparation, safety, and nutrition education across the campus.


Working alongside interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, the Director of Clinical Nutrition ensures that nutrition supports recovery, strengthens health, and empowers each person to regain independence.


At QLI, meals are more than part of a care plan, they are moments of connection, comfort, and normalcy that supports neurorecovery. Clients come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and the Director of Clinical Nutrition helps create a dining experience that reflects diversity of taste while honoring individual taste and preferences. From therapeutic diets to everyday meals, food should do more than support recovery—it should be something clients look forward to, a shared experience that brings people together.

  

A successful candidate will: 

  • Conduct individualized nutrition assessments for all clients upon admission, quarterly, annually, and as requested by case managers with accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Develop therapeutic diet plans and clinical nutrition recommendations based on each client's diagnosis, recovery goals, and changing clinical condition 
  • Partner with nursing to monitor monthly weight trends and initiate interventions as needed 
  • Design and maintain cycle menus that meet regulatory requirements while reflecting client cultural backgrounds, individual preferences, and therapeutic needs 
  • Adapt menus for special and modified diets, ensuring accurate substitutions across all dietary categories 
  • Maintain working knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations and ensure ongoing dietary compliance 
  • Assist compliance team on routine meal preparation audits across campus to verify sanitation and food safety standards are met 
  • Provide individualized nutrition counseling to clients and their families on therapeutic or modified diets 
  • Develop nutrition education materials and programming that supports recovery, independence, and long-term health 
  • Serve as a clinical resource and collaborative partner within QLI's interdisciplinary rehabilitation team 

Education and Certifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years old (required) 
  • Registered and licensed as a Dietician in the State of Nebraska (required)* 
  • 3 years of industry experience (required) 
  • Proficient in basic computer skills such as Excel, Outlook, and willingness to learn our EHR system, PointClickCare (PCC)

Vaccination Requirements: Annual flu vaccine is required during flu season. If needed, we will provide vaccination at QLI, free of charge. 


Schedule: Full-time 


Location: On-site (in-person) 6404 N 70th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104 

Key Skills
Individualized Nutrition AssessmentsTherapeutic Diet PlansClinical Nutrition RecommendationsWeight Trend MonitoringMenu DesignRegulatory ComplianceSanitation AuditsFood Safety StandardsNutrition CounselingEducation Material DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Health Record (EHR)PointClickCare (PCC)ExcelOutlook
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipFood & BeverageSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This leader will guide the nutritional care of clients, working with dietary teams on food preparation, safety, and education, ensuring nutrition supports recovery and empowers independence. Responsibilities include conducting individualized nutrition assessments, developing therapeutic diet plans, and designing menus that meet regulatory and cultural needs.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
345
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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