Clinical Nutrition Manager II

About the role

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic team as a Clinical Nutrition Manager for Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, IA and Broadlawns Medical Center located in Des Moines, IA. The position works closely with Hospital leadership, the community, and the Sodexo operational teams to create strategic plans for food service departments that align with the Mission, Vision, and Values of each organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to the acute care patients
• Conduct outpatient nutrition counseling including MNT and diabetes program
• Represent the Food & Nutrition Department as a liaison with the medical and nursing staff
• Implement Sodexo standards and help drive patient satisfaction
• Aid in food service management as needed
• Conduct employee training for compliance, safety, sanitation, customer service
• Meet state/federal/Joint Commission and company standards

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• Strong time management skills, be a self-starter and a team player
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility
• A collaborative mindset, commitment to operational excellence standards, a willingness to coach and develop staff
• Openness to change and attentive with a responsive communication style that will encourage success in this position
• Registered Dietitian credentials and become licensed in Iowa

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
• Minimum Management Experience: At least 13 months experience supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes
• Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years as experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to developing practitioners