Clinical Nutrition Manager (RDN) – Trauma Center Leader

Sodexo; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Healthcare in Riverside, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to serve as Clinical Nutrition Manager at Riverside Community Hospital. You will lead the Clinical Nutrition Department, oversee a team of registered dietitians, and drive program excellence in a 542-bed acute care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, support staff development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required ACEND coursework and supervised practice
• OR Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements for eligible candidates
• 1–2 years of management experience
• 1–3 years of related experience
• Meets eligibility for RD/RDN via CDR and will register within 120 days of hire
• Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nutrition services and clinical operations
• Lead the Clinical Nutrition Department with a team of RDNs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient care
• Manage budgets and resource deployment

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic mindset

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition

ACEND supervised practice eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

Sodexo Healthcare in Riverside, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to serve as Clinical Nutrition Manager at Riverside Community Hospital. You will lead the Clinical Nutrition Department, oversee a team of registered dietitians, and drive program excellence in a 542-bed acute care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, support staff development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality patient care.