Dietitian Nutritionist III
About The Position
Make a meaningful impact—one patient at a time in a fast-paced acute care environment. Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join a dynamic clinical team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis, a 216-bed acute care hospital with a 30-bed acute rehabilitation unit. This position is a Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) Level III role. While classification may be reviewed based on qualifications, the role is intended to function at the DN III level due to its leadership responsibilities. Join a collaborative and supportive dietitian team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
- Eligible for licensure in Missouri
- 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.
- Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.
- Minimum Management Experience: 7+ months general supervision
- Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years experienced specialized practitioner in a clinical specialty
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience providing guidance or general oversight to junior colleagues
- Experience as a specialized clinical nutrition practitioner
Responsibilities
- Direct and execute the Nutrition Care Process for specialized clinical practice across multiple inpatient units, including ICU and acute care rehabilitation
- Deliver evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families based on individualized care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to advance the role of nutrition in supporting optimal patient outcomes
- Manage a daily caseload independently while effectively prioritizing patient and team needs
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Develop and lead performance improvement (PI) activities within the department and across hospital-wide multidisciplinary teams
- Serve as a nutrition expert for assigned patient care areas/service lines, peers, and foodservice operations to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality care
- Provide professional guidance to support the development of competent and proficient practitioners; may function in a lead role with oversight of clinical nutrition and/or patient foodservice staff
Benefits
- Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
- Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year
- Reimbursement for continuing education events
- Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
