Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Okeene Municipal Hospital and Schallmo Trust Authority • Okeene, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Okeene Municipal Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to serve as a PRN/Consulting Dietary Manager. Because patient meals are prepared off-site by our contracted nursing facility partner, this role focuses primarily on clinical nutrition oversight, menu review, therapeutic diet compliance, and ensuring safe meal-delivery protocols.

Requirements

• Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential from the Dietary Managers Association (ANFP).
• Current CPR / BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and healthcare regulatory compliance.
• Strong auditing, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with nursing staff, providers, and contracted dietary partners.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and approve therapeutic diets and menus provided by the contracted off-site kitchen to ensure alignment with physician orders and hospital standards.
• Oversee the intake, handling, and serving protocols of patient meals delivered from the partner facility to ensure food safety and temperature control.
• Conduct periodic reviews and screenings of patient nutritional needs, coordinating special dietary requirements or restrictions with the nursing staff.
• Ensure off-site meal delivery procedures comply with local, state, federal, and sanitation regulations for healthcare food handling.
• Participate in quality assurance audits and clinical interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient dietary outcomes.
• Review and update facility dietary policies, contract terms, and emergency meal plans as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed