Clinical Nutrition Manager III - Healthcare

Sodexo

$86K — $111K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in clinical nutrition and food service for healthcare settings.
  • Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field; Bachelor's degree accepted if meeting RD exam eligibility before 1/1/24.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) eligibility or current credentialing by CDR required.
  • State licensure as required at time of hire.
  • Proven operational management skills encompassing budgeting and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee clinical nutrition and food service operations across multiple healthcare facilities.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold clinical excellence through policy development.
  • Recruit and manage clinical and patient services teams, focusing on professional growth.
  • Collaborate with medical and administrative leaders on care delivery and clinical protocols.
  • Leverage clinical and financial data for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead nutrition education and training programs to enhance team capabilities.
  • Identify and create opportunities for innovative program expansions.

Benefits

  • 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.
Full Job Description
About the job

In this leadership role you will oversee clinical nutrition and patient foodservice operations across multiple healthcare sites. You will guide a team of skilled professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing patient outcomes, and driving innovation in nutrition services on a broad scale. Your strategic influence will shape the future of nutrition care and service delivery within a complex healthcare environment.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $86275 - $111650

What's in it for you
  • Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for multi-site clinical nutrition and foodservice programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational mission.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that uphold clinical excellence and meet all regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Recruit, credential, and manage clinical and patient services teams, fostering professional growth through mentorship and performance management.
  • Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and administrative leaders to guide care delivery, menu planning, and clinical protocol development.
  • Utilize clinical and financial data to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Lead nutrition education, training, and credentialing programs for staff and interns, while identifying opportunities for innovative program expansion.


What you'll bring
  • Extensive leadership experience managing large, interdisciplinary teams across multiple healthcare sites.
  • Clinical nutrition expertise, including specialized patient care, foodservice operations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strategic mindset with a track record of driving business results, innovation, and effective contract management.
  • Operational skills in budgeting, labor management, and performance evaluation for multi-site programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with clinical, administrative, and operational partners.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement:
  • Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related
  • Bachelor's degree is accepted if eligible for the RD exam before 1/1/24
  • Certification Requirement:
  • Eligible for or currently credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Must obtain RDN status within 120 days of hire (if not already credentialed)
  • State licensure/certification as required by state law at time of hire


What we offer

Compensation 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.

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