Nutrition Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Overview

Sodexo has an exciting and transformative opportunity for a  System Clinical Nutrition Manager  with  Unity Point Health  in various markets in the Iowa and Western Illinois Regions. This role will lead strategic nutrition initiatives to meet client expectations, support operational excellence by aligning patient care protocols and policies, regulatory standards and Sodexo's Core Values. This position will be a trusted advisor to the client partnership and key to delivering clinical outcomes. Position requires some travel to the various hospitals and will allow for some flexible work schedule with remote opportunities.

Incentives

Reimbursement of Academy Dues, CDR and Licensure

What You'll Do

• Assess, develop and implement regional nutrition strategies aligned with Sodexo and Unity Point Health goals
• Provide guidance and expertise to onsite dietitians ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery
• Lead in efforts to identify gaps of opportunities and work towards standardization across the system
• Possess the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed work environment
• Responsible for assessing inpatient and outpatient clinical programs

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

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 .

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.