Inpatient Dietitian

Sodexo Careers•Whittier, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Role Overview No need to go far to change the world – one patient at a time. Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic clinical team at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier CA. PIH Health Whittier is a 523 licensed bed acute care hospital with an average census of 320 patients and l ocated only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles, CA. For Registered Dietitians, Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including; Starting with paid vacation, sick time and personal days! Health Benefits and Paid Time Off Available! Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal! Money toward continuing education events! Many opportunities to grow and specialize by obtaining advanced certifications $5000 tuition reimbursement annually! Free employee on-site parking; Meals in the cafeteria are also free for dietitians and a brand new full service Starbucks within the hospital is located at the main entrance. What You'll Do Provide comprehensive inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), including nutrition assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation for patients with a wide range of disease states Deliver nutrition education to patients and families, and collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff to support optimal patient outcomes Educate and precept healthcare interns and students, providing guidance on evidence‑based nutrition care strategies and clinical best practices 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. What You Bring Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required or RD‑eligible with the ability to obtain certification Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve creatively, work independently with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions in a self‑directed, team‑oriented environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast‑paced clinical setting Prior experience with nutrition documentation in Altera strongly preferred; organization transitioning to Epic in early 2027 Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required 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 . Qualifications & Requirements 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) Credentials Requirement: 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

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required or RD‑eligible with the ability to obtain certification
Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve creatively, work independently with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions in a self‑directed, team‑oriented environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast‑paced clinical setting
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 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)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with nutrition documentation in Altera strongly preferred; organization transitioning to Epic in early 2027
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), including nutrition assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation for patients with a wide range of disease states
Deliver nutrition education to patients and families, and collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff to support optimal patient outcomes
Educate and precept healthcare interns and students, providing guidance on evidence‑based nutrition care strategies and clinical best practices

Benefits

Starting with paid vacation, sick time and personal days!
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off Available!
Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!
Money toward continuing education events!
Many opportunities to grow and specialize by obtaining advanced certifications
$5000 tuition reimbursement annually!
Free employee on-site parking
Meals in the cafeteria are also free for dietitians and a brand new full service Starbucks within the hospital is located at the main entrance
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