Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare

Sodexo Careers • Whittier, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Outpatient Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic clinical team at PIH Health Hospital Whittier, a 523-bed facility located in Whittier, CA. This full-time position is located only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The outpatient Nutrition and Wellness Center provides education to patients as part of an ADA accredited Diabetes Education program, as well as education on other various nutrition-related diseases. The Nutrition and Wellness Center bills for services rendered through PIH Health Whittier Hospital billing department. The role involves providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a diverse outpatient population, nutrition support and critical care, responsibility for outpatient nutrition support care plans, orders and engagement with the nutrition support interdisciplinary team, and providing education to patients, staff, and working with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

Requirements

• A registered Dietitian credential with 1or more years’ experience in an acute care or outpatient setting
• The ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment
• Have Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups
• Strong time management and organizational skills are needed to be successful in this position
• Minimum Education Requirement: Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.
• In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.
• In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills to converse in Spanish would be helpful

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a diverse outpatient population
• Provide nutrition support and critical care with this population outpatient
• Have Responsibility for outpatient nutrition support care plans, orders and engagement with nutrition support interdisciplinary team
• Provide education to patients, as well as staff and work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure, and CDR renewal
• Continuing education support
• Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Free employee on-site parking
• Free meals in the cafeteria for dietitians
• Access to full service Starbucks and fast casual restaurant called Tres Habaneros on-site
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees