Clinical Nutrition Director

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager position at Jacobi Medical Center, located in the Pelham neighborhood of the Bronx. This 457-bed Level 1 Trauma Center is part of the New York City Health + Hospitals System and serves as both a Bariatric and Cancer Center of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Lead a team of eight inpatient dietitians and provide oversight to the diet office staff;
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects;
• Oversee rollout of department programs and initiatives;
• Act as the liaison between client administrators and dietitian staff;
• Preceptor students and mentor new dietitians;
• 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 food service 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

• Be an experienced Registered Dietitian with a great clinical knowledge base;
• Have proven supervisory or management experience;
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills;
• Be experienced with regulatory accreditation and establishing and maintaining standards of care; and
• Have a strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of patient care.

About Us

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. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hireCertification/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.