Clinical Nutrition Director

Director Of Clinical Nutrition

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference. Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to serve as Director of Clinical Nutrition at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, a 268-bed teaching hospital and trauma center located in Manhattan, NY. As a vital part of the city's largest public healthcare system, Harlem Hospital Center delivers essential, high-quality care to a diverse patient population and is proudly affiliated with Columbia Medical School, supporting both clinical excellence and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 11 dietitians across inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as diet office staff;
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects;
• Oversee rollout of department programs and initiatives, as necessary;
• Facilitate local community and wellness initiatives;
• Provide training and education to the food service staff, as well as interdisciplinary healthcare professionals;
• Be the primary liaison with medical and nursing staff and represent the department on hospital wide committees; and
• Serve in a leadership role on the Food and Nutrition Services team and assist in operational management as needed.

Benefits

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.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credentials with acute care experience and a great clinical knowledge base;
• Proven supervisory or management experience;
• Excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills;
• Experience with regulatory accreditation and establishing and maintaining standards of care; and
• A strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of patient care.

About Sodexo

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

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. 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: 6 years experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timeframes within the overall policy framework Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years as experienced specialized practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to specialists.