Job Description

Role Overview

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic & diverse team as Clinical Nutrition Manager at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Hospital a 410 bed acute care hospital located in Kingwood , Texas.

Incentives

Position offers $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus! Reimbursement for AND dues, State licensure fees and CDR renewal!

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the clinical nutrition program within HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood overseeing 6 full time RDs and 3 PRN RDs;
• Function in their role providing 50% management and 50% clinical inpatient coverage.
• 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; including the training of patient services employees;
• Foster a culture of learning that promotes career growth and professional development.
• Proactively seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (medical staff, nurses, executive clients) that is integral to moving efforts of the department forward.
• Drive 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

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

• Be responsible for the operation, leadership, and management of clinical inpatient nutrition services;
• Facilitate all human resource functions related to clinical nutrition including: hiring, staffing, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline and termination;
• Have knowledge of, or is willing to learn the skill set to manage a Bariatric program;
• Have a comfort level with teaching and education;
• Establish policies and procedures, using evidenced based Medical Nutrition Therapy, best practices, and established regulatory guidelines;
• Serve as a liaison, providing nutrition education and resources to healthcare professionals, the dietetics profession, dietetic interns and the community;
• Develop department strategic plans, initiatives, and goals to improve efficiency and provide quality Medical Nutrition Therapy;
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with JCAHO and State Health Department standards
• Licensed in Texas

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: 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.

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