Clinical Nutrition Manager II

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is the only constant?

Sodexo is searching for a Clinical Nutrition Manager II for HCA Rapides Regional Medical Center Hospital a 380 bed facility located in Alexandria, LA. `Conveniently located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from throughout Central Louisiana, RRMC offer a wide range of health care services.  includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric and pediatric intensive care services;

This a great opportunity to advance your management experience and continue to have patient interaction.  As the Clinical Nutrition Manager, you will serve in a leadership role; manage the nutrition programs and provide direction and training to the team supporting operational excellence.

Health Benefits & Paid Time Off Offered!

Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!

The ideal candidate reports to the General Manager and will:

• Be a Registered Dietitian with 3 years experience in acute care and 13 months management and /or as a lead;
• Eligible for LA licensure before starting
• Will have strong clinical nutrition skills and be able to establish proactive relationships with the medical staff. 
• Be responsible for the clinical program, direct care of patients, as well as provide oversight for regulatory and accreditation preparation and visits.(50% patient load 50% management)
• Supervise client dietitians and be able to collaborates with patient services.
• Work closely in a multidisciplinary team setting;
• The ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the medical, ancillary staff, administration, as well as represent Sodexo for the facility:
• Candidates should have excellent communications and strong customer service skills.improvement 
• Precept Dietetic Interns;
• Assist General Manager in additional projects and tasks to enhance service culture and more;
• Work to achieve continuous improvement in patient satisfaction scores;
• Participates in performance activities
• Additional responsibilities will include training and education of staff and personnel, and working with the food and nutrition management team to achieve patient satisfaction goals.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; and/or
• The ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

Learn more about: https://rapidesregional.com/

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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At Sodexo, we offer Dietitian positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Health Care and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Dietitian jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic 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

Basic Management Experience: At least 13 months experience supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.

Basic Functional Experience: 3 years as experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to developing practitioners

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.