NICU Dietitian

Sodexo•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a full‑time NICU Dietitian to join the Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN. This 58‑bed, high‑acuity NICU cares for extremely premature infants—some born as early as 22–24 weeks—supported by a comprehensive team of pediatric medical and surgical specialists. If you’re an experienced NICU dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading regional pediatric center, we’d be excited to welcome you to our team. Reimbursement for AND dues, CDR renewal fees, and state licensure fees Money toward continuing education events Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential and experience in pediatrics and/or NICU, preferred
Licensure in the state of TN, or ability to obtain
Excellent communication skills and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Creative problem-solving skills, can work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment
Strong focus on driving outstanding patient satisfaction results and driving process improvement activities
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
3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian credential and experience in pediatrics and/or NICU, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and monitor/evaluate patient care outcomes on an ongoing basis; perform nutrition-focused physical exams and nutrition education
Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounding
Involved in quality improvement projects
Precept dietetic interns
Participate in departmental, clinical, and other meetings related to areas of practice