Clinical Nutrition Manager II - Healthcare

About the Job

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager position at Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center, a 176-bed community hospital in Stafford Township, NJ, located in Southern NJ, at the gateway to Long Beach Island.

You'll oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. In this position, you'll ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, and support both team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.

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
• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals
• 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

Requirements

• Education: 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
• Management Experience: 1-2 years
• Related Experience: 1-3 years
• Credentials: 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

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for professional fees
• Career growth via Sodexo's Career Ladder

Pay

$89,250 per year - $115,500 per year