Senior Clinical Nutrition Leader Hospital Operations

Sodexo; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager 2 for Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC to lead a comprehensive clinical nutrition program within a major teaching hospital. You will oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and partnering with hospital stakeholders to advance nutrition services and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or ACEND-equivalent education required; RD/RDN eligible.
• 1–2 years management experience; 1–3 years related clinical experience.
• Must meet state licensure/certification requirements where applicable.
• Eligibility for RD/RDN certification through ACEND/CDR within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical nutrition operations and patient care delivery.
• Drive program excellence and quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with healthcare standards and Sodexo/client policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop nutrition staff; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Quality improvement

Healthcare regulations

Strategic mindset

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field

Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements

Job description

Sodexo seeks a Clinical Nutrition Manager 2 for Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC to lead a comprehensive clinical nutrition program within a major teaching hospital. You will oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and partnering with hospital stakeholders to advance nutrition services and outcomes.