Clinical Nutrition Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Clinical Nutrition Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa and EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship because the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field. Hospital systems, long-term care networks, and food service contractors regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this title.
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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!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
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!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Nutrition Manager
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your dietetics degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. Many employers won't initiate an H-1B LCA until they confirm your foreign degree meets specialty occupation standards set by USCIS.
Target health systems over outpatient clinics
Large hospital networks and multi-site long-term care operators file LCAs for Clinical Nutrition Manager roles far more consistently than small outpatient practices, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage PERM labor certification or H-1B petitions.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Clinical Nutrition Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this title. That cuts time wasted on companies that have never sponsored a dietitian-level position and aren't set up to start.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target metro before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify your salary at or above that level, so knowing it protects you from offers that can't legally clear USCIS.
Align your RD credential with the job posting language
If you hold Registered Dietitian credentials, make sure the job description explicitly lists RD as a requirement, not a preference. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for nutrition roles, and a mismatch between your credential and the posting can trigger an RFE.
Ask about PERM timing before accepting an H-1B role
If you want a path to permanent residence, ask your prospective employer during offer negotiation whether they've run PERM cases for nutrition managers before. DOL's PERM process for clinical roles can take 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is even filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Nutrition Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food science, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific requirements of the posted position, not just the job title. Roles where the employer accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a specialty occupation RFE, so the posting language matters significantly.
Which visa types can a Clinical Nutrition Manager use for U.S. work authorization?
The H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for this role. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the position clearly maps to a qualifying USMCA profession. For permanent residence, EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree, while EB-3 covers positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree and two years of experience. Each path has different employer filing requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Clinical Nutrition Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical nutrition and dietitian-level positions, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this role type rather than starting from scratch with HR teams unfamiliar with immigration filings.
Does a Registered Dietitian credential strengthen a visa sponsorship case?
It does. RD licensure signals to USCIS that the role demands specific professional training tied directly to a field of study, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Some states also mandate RD credentials for hospital-based Clinical Nutrition Managers by regulation, which further reinforces the degree-requirement nexus that USCIS looks for in H-1B petitions.
Can a Clinical Nutrition Manager role support a green card through PERM?
Yes. Most EB-2 and EB-3 green card petitions for this title go through PERM labor certification, where DOL requires the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available at the prevailing wage. The process involves a recruitment period and can take well over a year before the I-140 petition is filed with USCIS, so starting early matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Nutrition Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.