Unit Description:
No need to go far to change the world – one patient at a time!
Sodexo is seeking a full time Clinical Nutrition Manager for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. This facility is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff.
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs and additional Registered Dietitian specific benefits that are available as well!
In this role you will:
- Direct the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) including the management of complex patients;
- Lead the development,implementation and monitoring of Clinical Nutrition Services and programs to support strategic goals and imperatives;
- Operate services as the Nutrition Expert for the organization to include nursing and food service staff;
- Perform in an Integral role to develop operating standards,policies and procedures,protocols and tool to support the operation and clinical services;
- Manage all aspects of the Clinical Nutrition team,provide opportunities for development and growth within the organization;
- Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects.
Reporting to the Client executive,the successful candidate will:
- Be a Registered Dietitian with at least 10 years of leadership and Managerial experience;
- Serve as a strong leader for the Clinical Nutrition Services team, manage and provide clinical support while working in conjunction with the team of Sodexo management;
- Be responsible for the provision, integrity, and integration of nutrition therapy services, as well as the leadership of individuals who implement these functions on a daily basis;
- Meet DOH/state/federal and company standards:
- Represent the Food & Nutrition Department as the primary liaison with the medical and nursing staff.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for Dietitians who will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills;
- Have experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care.
To learn about Cedars-Sanai: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/
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Working for Sodexo:
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. As the largest private employer of dietitians we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!
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What We Offer:
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Position Summary:
Provides leadership and direction for the nutrition care program for patients, residents, and clients in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Manages the clinical and assigned patient services staff in the provision of general to complex specialized nutrition care and patient foodservice programs for more than five sites / >700 beds, functioning as a full-time executive leader and the nutrition authority for the organization. Implements and maintains professional and business practices to assure regulatory compliance and to uphold company mission, values, and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement. Contributes to financial and clinical outcomes through implementation of services.
Conducts/delegates recruiting, hiring, onboarding, verification of credentials, competency assessment, performance evaluations and ongoing professional practice evaluation as applicable to clinical privileges for direct reports; ensures that verification of credentials, competency assessment, performance evaluation and ongoing professional practice evaluation as applicable for self is completed per Sodexo and facility standards; designs the ongoing professional performance evaluation process for clinical privileging of direct reports; engages in tailored continuing education for self and direct reports to enhance knowledge, skills, and judgment and to facilitate professional growth and employee engagement. – 25%
Leads interprofessional activities, functions as a clinical advocate and expert on nutrition-related issues, engages strategic partnerships to address opportunities for the expansion of services that build upon nutrition and dietetics and enhance evidence-based care to those with general to complex and specialized needs, and serves as the nutrition expert for the organization providing guidance and insight to the administrative, medical, nursing and foodservice staff; exercises approval authority for the patient menu with nutrient analysis, diet manual and enteral formulary; performs an integral role in development of operating standards, policies, tools and resources for clinical practice and foodservice operations; actively contributes to development of interprofessional systems, policies and protocols. – 25%
Conducts ongoing critical evaluation of the clinical nutrition/service line programs using multiple sources of data to support the organization’s strategic outcomes for productivity, patient safety, patient satisfaction and quality of care and responds to more advanced customer service escalations using Sodexo resources as needed for intervention strategies and providing managerial approvals as required; independently analyzes data, develops effective solutions and contributes to the progression of nutrition and medical science; develops action plans and project plans to include defining objectives, scope, specifications, methods, timetables and staffing, as applicable; completes documentation of performance improvement activities and communicates outcomes to manager and client per Sodexo and facility standards. – 25%
Directs the implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) in general to complex specialized clinical practice and activities of assigned patient services staff by delegating authority, assigning & scheduling, prioritizing activities, ensuring provision of equipment, supplies & resources, participating in the budgeting process, maintaining labor reports and other financial records, and monitoring operating standards; is accountable for the provision of safe and reliable care and services by direct reports and completion of documentation in accordance with individual & statutory scopes, regulatory standards, facility policies, protocols and practice guidelines, including clinical privileges; leads and promotes development, application and management of food and nutrition/ clinical/community programs to Sodexo standards and actively contributes to development and implementation of interprofessional solutions. – 15%
Ensures provision of nutrition counseling and training by self and direct reports for patients, residents, clients, families, healthcare personnel, students and foodservice staff to meet general and complex clinical needs, promote disease management/ available treatment modalities, and introduce evidence-based nutrition care strategies; develops learning experiences for direct reports, dietetics/other healthcare students & interns, and other healthcare providers; provides professional supervision and mentoring to RDNs and healthcare providers seeking specialization and/or expanded leadership skills; makes appropriate referrals to credentialed nutrition specialists or ambulatory care services as needed to elevate care, support continuation of the nutrition care plan, or enhance education and training processes. – 10%
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) [Note: For those seeking registration after 2023, a master’s degree will be required]
Basic Management Experience: 10+ years
Basic Functional Experience: 10+ years of relevant functional experience
Credentials Requirement:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Certification/licensure: As required by state(s) of practice
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.