Clinical Nutrition Manager III

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager position at JFK University Medical Center, in Edison, NJ , located in Central North Jersey. This 499-bed acute care hospital is one of 18 hospitals within the Hackensack MeridianHealth network. In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Clinical Nutrition Managers across the network while helping to strengthen and advance Clinicia, Sodexo’s global brand for clinical and patient nutrition. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and elevate nutrition services across a large, diverse network. 4 weeks vacation after 12 months + 3 personal days! 3 weeks vacation for first 12 months Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal! Money toward continuing education events! Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually! What You’ll Do Manage the clinical nutrition program within JFK University Medical Center Supervise, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of RDs Provide direct patient care on a variety of units, as needed Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects Provide training and education to the food service staff and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals Collaborate with the implementation and management of Sodexo’s meal service program and menu management system Be the primary liaison with medical and nursing staff and represent the department on hospital wide committees Ensure DOH/State/Federal and company standards are being upheld 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 credentials with acute care experience and demonstrate a great clinical knowledge base Proven supervisory or management experience Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills Experience with Joint Commission/State/Federal and company standards A demonstrated passion for enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes for the populations served Who We Are 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. 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo