Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare

Sodexo•Whittier, CA

1d•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 situated 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. Services rendered through the Nutrition and Wellness Center are billed via the PIH Health Whittier Hospital billing department. At Sodexo, the company's purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all, by improving the quality of life for those they serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where they operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike, offering food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. The company values its employees, fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion where all are treated fairly and with respect, and their ideas and opinions are heard. Sodexo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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 law.

Requirements

A registered Dietitian credential with 1 or 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
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
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, a Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by ACEND is acceptable)
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