Clinical Nutrition Manager
Job Description
Role Overview
Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.
This job may be eligible for a sign-on bonus!
Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead the Clinical Nutrition program at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center, a 184‑bed, nonprofit hospital operated by Appalachian Regional Healthcare. ARH is proud to be recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Employers in Kentucky.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, blending 70% clinical practice with 30% program management, ideal for a Registered Dietitian who enjoys direct patient care while shaping and advancing clinical nutrition services.
Sodexo Benefits:
Start with 3 weeks’ vacation and three personal days!
Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal!
Money toward continuing education events!
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!
Free meals & parking!
What You'll Do
- Manage the Clinical Nutrition program for Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients across a variety of disease states, including behavioral health, cardiac rehabilitation, medical‑surgical, and oncology populations
- Serve as the TPN RD, independently writing nutrition support orders as appropriate
- Collaborate with Sodexo’s Food Services leadership on meal service operations and the menu management system across the health system, as needed
- Advocate for and expand the role and impact of Clinical Nutrition throughout the facility
- Foster a culture of learning, promoting career growth, professional development, and clinical excellence
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to advance departmental initiatives
- Lead and support Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects
What We Offer
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.
What You Bring
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience and a strong clinical knowledge base
- Demonstrated supervisory or management experience, with the ability to grow and develop clinical nutrition programs
- Prior experience with Sodexo and Health Touch preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
- Proven experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and reviews, and establishing and maintaining standards of care
Who We Are
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
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: At least 13 months experience supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years as experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to developing practitioners