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Clinical Nutrition Manager jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, health systems, and contract food service companies, at every level from staff dietitian to director, with specializations in clinical dietetics, medical nutrition therapy, and foodservice operations management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a full-time Clinical Nutrition Manager role at ECU Health North in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This 224-bed community hospital is part of the ECU Health system. Opportunity for some remote hours & flexible shifts!
Lead and mentor one Dietitian while overseeing inpatient and outpatient nutrition services. This unique role combines leadership responsibilities with direct patient care, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the continuum of care.
About the job
You’ll oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. In this position, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, and support both team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $74290 per year - $96140 per year
What’s in it for you
- Lead daily clinical nutrition operations for a large account, system, or multiple contracts, overseeing both non-exempt and entry-level professional staff.
- Ensure high levels of customer and client satisfaction by directing program execution and maintaining strong relationships.
- Implement operating standards, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across departments.
- Promote best practices by staying current with nutrition research, trends, policies, and certifications.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies.
- Support business growth by contributing to new service development and participating in strategic initiatives or special projects.
What you’ll bring
- Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals.
- Relationship-building skills to foster client satisfaction and effective collaboration across departments.
- Proven track record in implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, with a commitment to full compliance.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to support program development, drive innovation, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Education Requirement:
- Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines
- OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements.
- Management Experience: 1-2 years
- Related Experience: 1-3 years
- Credentials Requirement:
- Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire
- Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable.
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:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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 this form.
Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a full-time Clinical Nutrition Manager role at ECU Health North in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This 224-bed community hospital is part of the ECU Health system. Opportunity for some remote hours & flexible shifts!
Lead and mentor one Dietitian while overseeing inpatient and outpatient nutrition services. This unique role combines leadership responsibilities with direct patient care, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the continuum of care.
About the job
You’ll oversee daily nutrition services, drive program excellence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. In this position, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance, manage clinical operations, and support both team development and client satisfaction while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $74290 per year - $96140 per year
What’s in it for you
- Lead daily clinical nutrition operations for a large account, system, or multiple contracts, overseeing both non-exempt and entry-level professional staff.
- Ensure high levels of customer and client satisfaction by directing program execution and maintaining strong relationships.
- Implement operating standards, manage budgets, and drive quality improvement initiatives across departments.
- Promote best practices by staying current with nutrition research, trends, policies, and certifications.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Sodexo and client policies.
- Support business growth by contributing to new service development and participating in strategic initiatives or special projects.
What you’ll bring
- Leadership experience in managing daily clinical nutrition operations and guiding teams to meet performance, budgetary, and patient care goals.
- Relationship-building skills to foster client satisfaction and effective collaboration across departments.
- Proven track record in implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, with a commitment to full compliance.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to support program development, drive innovation, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Education Requirement:
- Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines
- OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements.
- Management Experience: 1-2 years
- Related Experience: 1-3 years
- Credentials Requirement:
- Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire
- Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable.
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:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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 this form.
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Who's Hiring
- Sodexo21
- Baptist Health South Florida5
- Morrison Healthcare4
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center4
- Unidine3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Food & Beverage
- Education
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nutrition manager jobs.
- Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food service management
- Experience supervising or managing clinical nutrition staff in a healthcare setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical nutrition documentation software
- Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and state health department regulatory standards
- State licensure or certification in dietetics where required by law
Tips for Your Clinical Nutrition Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for care settings
Highlight the specific patient populations you've managed nutrition care for, such as oncology, renal, or critical care units. Hiring managers in clinical settings scan for population-specific experience before anything else, so lead with that context early.
List your credentials in every header
Your RD or RDN credential and CDN or CDCES if applicable should appear in your resume header, email signature, and application materials. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these abbreviations before a human ever reviews your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical nutrition manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your software
Many clinical nutrition manager roles require experience with specific clinical nutrition software or electronic health record systems. When a job listing names a platform you've used, call that out explicitly in your cover letter and resume to pass initial screening.
Prepare case examples for the interview
Expect scenario questions about managing a nutrition care process for a complex patient, handling a staffing shortage, or responding to a Joint Commission survey. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes you can walk through clearly under pressure.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify FTE staffing levels, budget authority, and whether you'll carry a direct patient caseload alongside management duties. Scope mismatches are the most common source of early turnover in clinical nutrition manager roles.
Clinical Nutrition Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical nutrition managers?
The companies hiring the most clinical nutrition managers right now include Sodexo, Baptist Health South Florida, and Morrison Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract food service and large health system networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many clinical nutrition manager jobs are remote?
About 52% of clinical nutrition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare management roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include outpatient nutrition counseling program management, telehealth nutrition services oversight, and corporate wellness or population health nutrition roles, while inpatient and long-term care positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical nutrition manager?
Start by completing an accredited dietetics program, passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam to earn your RD or RDN credential, and obtaining any state licensure your location requires. From there, build direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, then move into a lead or senior dietitian role that includes supervising others or managing a nutrition program before applying for manager-level positions.
Can you get hired as a clinical nutrition manager with limited management experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates who have strong clinical experience and have informally led projects, trained new dietitians, or coordinated a care team, even without a formal management title. Framing any experience where you guided protocols, mentored colleagues, or took ownership of a nutrition program helps close the gap. Smaller facilities and community hospitals tend to be the most open to candidates stepping into management for the first time.
What does the clinical nutrition manager interview process look like?
Most clinical nutrition manager interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the department director, nursing leadership, or food service management. You'll typically face scenario-based questions about staff performance, regulatory compliance, and patient care decisions. Some employers add a facility tour or a brief skills assessment, and reference checks are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nutrition manager jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical nutrition manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials and care setting experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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