Lead and support a team of registered dietitians across two hospital campuses. Provide clinical nutrition leadership, oversee quality initiatives, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support patient-centered care programs.
Join a collaborative healthcare team serving diverse patient populations in acute care. This leadership opportunity offers professional growth, autonomy, and the chance to drive innovation in clinical nutrition services.
About the jobYou'll oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. In this position, you'll ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, and support both team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $81685 - $105710
What's in it for you• Health & wellness benefits start Day 1• 3 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 1 year of service, 3 personal days, 8 holidays paid each year • Reimbursement for professional dues, continuing education (CEUs), and tuition assistance
- Lead daily clinical nutrition operations for a large account, system, or multiple contracts, overseeing both non-exempt and entry-level professional staff.
- Ensure high levels of customer and client satisfaction by directing program execution and maintaining strong relationships.
- Implement operating standards, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across departments.
- Promote best practices by staying current with nutrition research, trends, policies, and certifications.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies.
- Support business growth by contributing to new service development and participating in strategic initiatives or special projects.
What you'll bring • Registered Dietitian credential required • Acute care clinical nutrition experience required • Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills • Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals.
- Relationship-building skills to foster client satisfaction and effective collaboration across departments.
- Proven track record in implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, with a commitment to full compliance.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to support program development, drive innovation, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements- Education Requirement:
- Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines
- OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor's degree meeting ACEND requirements.
- Management Experience: 1-2 years
- Related Experience: 1-3 years
- Credentials Requirement:
- Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire
- Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable.
What we offerCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
