Clinical Nutrition Manager 2

Sodexo Careers • Chicago, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager for St. Bernard Hospital, a 176-bed Safety Net community hospital located on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. This position has a strong focus on advancing clinical nutrition programs, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian credentials and Illinois state licensure
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• One year of leadership experience
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a self‑directed, team‑oriented environment
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in a hospital setting
• 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)
• 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.
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Passion for enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes for the populations served

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical nutrition program and diet office at St. Bernard Hospital
• Supervise, mentor, and develop one Registered Dietitian and 3 Diet Office Workers
• Provide direct patient care to patients in the 10-bed ICU and attend ICU rounds daily
• Manage Sodexo’s menu management system, HealthTouch
• Ensure DOH/State/Federal and Sodexo standards are being upheld
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including malnutrition identification and reimbursement optimization
• Participate in hospital-wide committees and strategic initiatives to advance clinical nutrition services
• Provide training and education to the food service staff and healthcare professionals

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
• A sign-on bonus may be available for this position
• 4 weeks’ vacation after 12 months + 3 personal days!
• 3 weeks’ vacation +3 personal days for first 12 months
• No weekends!
• Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!
• Free on-site parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level