Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Dietary Oversight & Meal Coordination:
  • 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.
• Regulatory & Quality Assurance:
  • 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential from the Dietary Managers Association (ANFP).
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) preferred.
• Current CPR / BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire).

Skills & Abilities:

• 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.