Clinical Nutrition Manager

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.

Sodexo has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Nutrition Manager,Registered Dietitian with at least 3 years of experience (at least 3 years lead or management experience) to come join their dynamic team and manage the Clinical Nutrition program at The Queen’s Medical Center Hospital at Punchbowl, West O’ahu and the North Hawaii Community Hospital. 

Sodexo Offers:

Twenty-three vacation days after 12 months!
*18 vacation days for first 12 months 
Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, certifications, and CDR renewal!
Money toward continuing education events!
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!

In this role the Clinical Nutrition Manager will be responsible for serving in a leadership role on the Food and Nutrition Services team along with the Sodexo management team;  managing and developing a team to foster successful patient care programs, supervise a team of 10 plus -a CNM for outpatient. Sodexo Registered Dietitians in a non-union environment  for the three separate hospital facilities; provide support for CNSC RDs and Supply Chain to maintain formulary for oral supplements /TF formulas and oversee the Comprehensive Malnutrition Platform;

You will work onsite and remote when necessary.  Assist with Weekend and Holiday RD rotations.  Will perform regular check ins with Nurse Managers. Will participate in Food and Nutrition Management meetings and may assist the Outpatient CNM if there is a staffing shortage.  Focus on team building and RD growth and development.

Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• Be a Registered Dietitian, master’s degree in nutrition or related field and /or a specialty certification is preferred to Manage the nutrition care services for this high profile, acute care facility. In this role the selected candidate will also serve in a leadership role on the Food and Nutrition Services team along with the Sodexo management team;
• have prior experience with room service experience and/ or Sodexo’s Premier Room Service Program “At Your Request”, will on-board and train new dietitians and Interns, provide direction and training to the call center operators, food service staff on diets/nutrition programs and maintain Health Touch menu system;
• have demonstrated skills to manage and develop a clinical staff that utilizes Epic EHR system; monitoring and evaluation of nutrition care services; accreditation and regulatory readiness and review; and establishing and maintaining standards of care;

• Focus on team building and RD growth and development.

• maintain a highly visible role with client interaction, representing the department on hospital-wide medical staff committees including patient satisfaction, interdisciplinary teams for special projects including  patient safety, best practice care, menu committee and speaking/community events.

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

• Have a track record of proactive interaction with the medical team, be an outstanding team player with excellent communication and customer service skills;
• will work well independently and as part of the clinical team and play an integral part to lead a mission to exceed client satisfaction through utilizing all of Sodexo programs currently in place that deliver key patient, customer and employee satisfaction outcomes;
• excel in participating in community or employee-based wellness events while providing education to patients and staff;
• Be a self-starter, a team player, and the ability to  possess excellent time management and communications skills are a must!

Providing the opportunity to work at the Best Hospital system in the Pacific ;the Queen’s Medical Center is the largest private hospital in Hawaii and licensed for 575 acute care beds located in downtown Honolulu. The Queen’s Medical Center Hospital is all part of the Queen’s Health System that offers numerous specialty areas including Queen’s West, licensed for 104 beds and North Hawaii Community Hospital 35 beds.

Queen’s is also the state’s designated trauma center--the first and only Level I trauma center in Hawaii. A major teaching hospital, Queen’s serves as a clinical training site for the residency programs of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Queen’s serves as the major referral center for cancer, heart disease, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine and behavioral health, and has the only organ transplantation program in the State of Hawaii.

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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.

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.

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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.