Clinical Nutrition Manager III

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager position at JFK University Medical Center, in Edison, NJ, located in Central North Jersey.  This 499-bed acute care hospital is one of 18 hospitals within the Hackensack Meridian Health network.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Clinical Nutrition Managers across the network while helping to strengthen and advance Clinicia, Sodexo’s global brand for clinical and patient nutrition. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and elevate nutrition services across a large, diverse network.

4 weeks’ vacation after 12 months + 3 personal days!
*3 weeks’ vacation for first 12 months
Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!
Money toward continuing education events!
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!

• Manage the clinical nutrition program within JFK University Medical Center
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of RDs
• Provide direct patient care on a variety of units, as needed
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects
• Provide training and education to the food service staff and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals 
• Collaborate with the implementation and management of Sodexo’s meal service program and menu management system
• Be the primary liaison with medical and nursing staff and represent the department on hospital wide committees
• Ensure DOH/State/Federal and company standards are being upheld

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Registered Dietitian credentials with acute care experience and demonstrate a great clinical knowledge base
• Proven supervisory or management experience
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills 
• Experience with Joint Commission/State/Federal and company standards
• A demonstrated passion for enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes for the populations served

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

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
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

Minimum Management Experience: 6 years experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timeframes within the overall policy framework 
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years as experienced specialized practitioner  able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to specialists.