Clinical Nutrition Manager 2 - job 2 of 2

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager 2 for Erlanger Health in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Erlanger is an academic medical center affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and is the region's most comprehensive network of hospitals and physicians.  This leader will manage the inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition programs at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger including the Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center, Erlanger East Hospital, Erlanger North Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital.  

• Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal
• Start with three weeks of vacation (4 weeks after a year), eight holidays, and three personal days paid each year
• Reimbursement for continuing education events
• Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

What You'll Do

• Manage the clinical nutrition program within Erlanger

• 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 and menu management system
• Foster a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development
• Proactively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders that is integral to moving efforts of the department forward
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects
• Provide nutrition care to a variety of patient units as needed

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 with acute care and leadership experience and demonstrates a great clinical knowledge base
• Proven supervisory or management experience with an aptitude for program growth and development
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
• Have experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, 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 hireCertification/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