Clinical Nutrition Manager

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated facilities management and food services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility, Sodexo partners with organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and corporate environments. The company is renowned for delivering innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, employee satisfaction, and client success. Sodexo's extensive experience and holistic approach to service delivery make it a trusted partner for thousands of clients, contributing positively to the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of the communities it serves.

Currently, Sodexo is seeking a highly experienced Registered Dietitian to join its team as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. McLaren Greater Lansing is a 240-bed tertiary teaching hospital well-regarded for providing exemplary patient care and innovative medical education. In this leadership position, the Clinical Nutrition Manager will oversee the clinical nutrition programs not only at this primary facility but also at three additional McLaren regional sites, ensuring consistency and excellence across a network of locations. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a system-wide team of Clinical Nutrition Managers, advancing Sodexo’s global brand, Clinicia, which specializes in clinical and patient nutrition.

The Clinical Nutrition Manager will take charge of managing a comprehensive clinical nutrition program within an acute care setting, demonstrating strong leadership and operational skills. They will supervise a team of inpatient dietitians across four accounts, totaling 5.5 full-time equivalent staff, focusing on delivering superior nutrition care tailored to patients’ clinical needs. The role involves close cooperation with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing Sodexo’s meal service programs, and menu management systems to optimize patient nutrition and satisfaction.

Sodexo emphasizes a culture of continuous learning, encouraging professional growth and development within the nutrition team. As such, the Clinical Nutrition Manager will foster an environment of mentorship and career advancement, enabling team members to reach their full potential. Additionally, this manager will lead Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects, applying evidence-based practice and regulatory standards to enhance patient outcomes and maintain compliance.

Sodexo offers a competitive and fair compensation package that reflects candidates’ education and experience. Benefits include reimbursement for professional fees such as Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dues and Commission on Dietetic Registration renewal; three weeks of vacation, with an increase to four weeks after 12 months of service; eight paid holidays and three personal days; reimbursement for continuing education events; career advancement opportunities through Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder; and up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement. The company also offers medical, dental, and vision care programs along with wellness initiatives and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

This role suits a candidate with Registered Dietitian credentials and acute care experience, demonstrated supervisory or management expertise, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. Experience with regulatory accreditation, readiness and review, and establishing standards of care is essential, ensuring the clinical nutrition services meet rigorous quality and compliance requirements.

Sodexo is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees are valued and respected. The company upholds equal employment opportunity principles and supports employees in reaching their professional goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. By joining Sodexo, you become part of a global team dedicated to creating a better everyday for all, enhancing lives through exemplary service and innovation in clinical nutrition management.