Clinical Nutrition Manager

Job Description:

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager role at Altru Health System. This brand-new acute care facility is a stand-alone multi-specialty hospital, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

RD's have order writing privileges so they can practice at the top of their scope.

What You'll Do: 

• Manage the clinical nutrition program within Altru Health System.
• Supervise a team of 4 Dietitians and 5 Diet Clerks, both inpatient and outpatient
• Provide direct patient care ~20% of the time
• 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
• Drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Registered Dietitian credentials
• Acute care clinical experience 
• Supervisory or management experience 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
• Experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care.

Minimum 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: 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

MUST HAVE

• 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) 
• 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: 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
• Registered Dietitian credentials
• Acute care clinical experience 
• Supervisory or management experience 
• Experience with regulatory accreditation, regulatory readiness and review, and establishing and maintaining standards of care.