Clinical Nutrition Manager II - Healthcare

About the role

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Registered Dietitian to join our team as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Outer Banks Health, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Nags Head, North Carolina. This is a unique opportunity for an independent clinician who enjoys autonomy and variety, serving as the sole Dietitian on-site and delivering high-quality nutrition care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This position involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing clinical operations, and supporting team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.

As a manager, you will be accountable for performance evaluation, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others, requiring strong influence and negotiation skills within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical nutrition operations for a large account, system, or multiple contracts, overseeing both non-exempt and entry-level professional staff.
• Ensure high levels of customer and client satisfaction by directing program execution and maintaining strong relationships.
• Implement operating standards, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Promote best practices by staying current with nutrition research, trends, policies, and certifications.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies.
• Support business growth by contributing to new service development and participating in strategic initiatives or special projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements.
• 1-2 years of management experience.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire.
• Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable.

Skills

• Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals.
• Strong relationship-building skills to foster client satisfaction and effective collaboration across departments.
• Proven track record in implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, with a commitment to full compliance.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to support program development, drive innovation, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Pay

Pay range: $74,290 – $115,500 per year. Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria such as experience, skills, education, and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.