Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

​Job Overview

​Okeene Municipal Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to serve as a PRN/Consulting Dietary Manager. Because patient meals are prepared off-site by our contracted nursing facility partner, this role focuses primarily on clinical nutrition oversight, menu review, therapeutic diet compliance, and ensuring safe meal-delivery protocols.

​Key Responsibilities & Duties

• ​Dietary Oversight & Meal Coordination:
  • ​Review, audit, and approve therapeutic diets and menus provided by the contracted off-site kitchen to ensure alignment with physician orders and hospital standards.
  • ​Oversee the intake, handling, and serving protocols of patient meals delivered from the partner facility to ensure food safety and temperature control.
  • ​Conduct periodic reviews and screenings of patient nutritional needs, coordinating special dietary requirements or restrictions with the nursing staff.
• ​Regulatory & Quality Assurance:
  • ​Ensure off-site meal delivery procedures comply with local, state, federal, and sanitation regulations for healthcare food handling.
  • ​Participate in quality assurance audits and clinical interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient dietary outcomes.
  • ​Review and update facility dietary policies, contract terms, and emergency meal plans as necessary.

​Qualifications & Requirements

​Education & Certifications:

• ​Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential from the Dietary Managers Association (ANFP).
• ​Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) preferred.
• ​Current CPR / BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire).

​Skills & Abilities:

• ​Demonstrated knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and healthcare regulatory compliance.
• ​Strong auditing, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• ​Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with nursing staff, providers, and contracted dietary partners.