Clinical Nutrition Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager for Parkview Health, a large and growing health system with 14 hospitals and exciting expansion plans underway. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this leadership role oversees clinical nutrition services across the health system, providing support and direction to dietitians and clinical nutrition leaders. The Clinical Nutrition Manager will partner with hospital leadership to advance quality patient care, support strategic initiatives, and drive consistency across multiple facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical nutrition leader to make a broad impact within a growing healthcare organization.

Paid time off and health benefits start on day one of employment

Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays, and three personal days annually, with four weeks of vacation after one year

Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees, and CDR credential renewal

Reimbursement for continuing education and professional development events

What You"ll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for a large team of registered dietitians and clinical nutrition supervisors across a multi-hospital health system
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and key stakeholders to support high-quality clinical nutrition services and patient care initiatives
• Lead clinical nutrition programs and performance improvement efforts to promote consistency, quality, and best practices across multiple facilities
• Mentor, coach, and develop clinical staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and accountability
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to drive strategic initiatives and help shape the future direction of clinical nutrition services across the health system

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

• Registered Dietitian with a strong clinical nutrition background
• Progressive leadership experience in hospital-based clinical nutrition, including management of dietitians and clinical nutrition teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and clinical nutrition programs within a healthcare setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with physicians, nurses, hospital leaders, and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working in a complex health system; multi-site leadership experience is preferred
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and engage team members

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

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)

Credentials Requirement:

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

Minimum Management Experience - 10 years management experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years related functional experience