Clinical Nutrition Manager III - Healthcare

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic & diverse team as Clinical Nutrition Manager at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Hospital a 410 bed acute care hospital located in Kingwood, Texas.

3 weeks vacation and 3 personal days!

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

Money toward continuing education events!

Up to $5000.00 tuition reimbursement annually!

a full array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, plus health and wellness programs!

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the clinical nutrition program within HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood overseeing 6 full time RDs and 3 PRN RDs;
• Function in their role providing 50% management and 50% clinical inpatient coverage;
• Supervise a team of entry level and experienced dietitians;
• Advocate to expand and promote the role of Clinical Nutrition throughout the facility;
• Collaborate with the implementation and management of Sodexo’s meal service program; including the training of patient services employees;
• Foster a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development;
• Proactively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (medical staff, nurses, executive clients) that is integral to moving efforts of the department forward;
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects.  

Is this opportunity right for you?  We are looking for Dietitians who will:

• Be responsible for the operation, leadership, and management of clinical inpatient nutrition services;
• Facilitate all human resource functions related to clinical nutrition including: hiring, staffing, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline and termination;
• Have knowledge of, or is willing to learn the skill set to manage a Bariatric program;
• Have a comfort level with teaching and education;
• Establish policies and procedures, using evidenced based Medical Nutrition Therapy, best practices, and established regulatory guidelines;
• Serve as a liaison, providing nutrition education and resources to healthcare professionals, the dietetics profession, dietetic interns and the community;
• Develop department strategic plans, initiatives, and goals to improve efficiency and provide quality Medical Nutrition Therapy;
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with JCAHO and State Health Department standards
• Maintain Registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and Licensure with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

To learn more about click https://hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/kingwood/

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Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? 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: 6 years experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timeframes within the overall policy framework 
Basic Functional Experience: 5 years as experienced specialized practitioner  able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to specialists.

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