Clinical Nutrition Manager II

Sodexo Careers•Washington, DC

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager for Howard University Hospital, a Level-1 trauma hospital center which provides top-tier inpatient and outpatient health care services in the Washington DC area. Start with 3 weeks’ vacation and 3 personal days per calendar year! Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal! Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually! Full benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K! Access to ongoing training and development programs! What You'll Do The successful candidate will: Manage and lead the clinical nutrition program at the hospital and oversee dietitians Foster a culture of precepting and mentoring dietetic students that promote career growth and professional development Union experience preferred Pro-actively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders Drive Nutrition Department Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects Provide nutrition care to a variety of patient units as needed 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. What You Bring Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for Dietitians who will: Have prior acute care experience and demonstrate great clinical knowledge base Have proven supervisory or management experience to enhance clinical program growth Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills Have experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care Be Registered Dietitian and Licensure in DC required prior to starting position Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Requirements

Have prior acute care experience and demonstrate great clinical knowledge base
Have proven supervisory or management experience to enhance clinical program growth
Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills
Have experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care
Be Registered Dietitian and Licensure in DC required prior to starting position
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire
At least 13 months experience supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
3 years as experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to developing practitioners
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Nice To Haves

Union experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the clinical nutrition program at the hospital and oversee dietitians
Foster a culture of precepting and mentoring dietetic students that promote career growth and professional development
Pro-actively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
Drive Nutrition Department Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects
Provide nutrition care to a variety of patient units as needed