Outpatient Dietitian

Sodexo Careers•Trenton, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a temporary outpatient position at Capital Health Family Health Center, supporting the HealthStart program in Trenton, NJ. Capital Health is a multi-site hospital system employing a large and dynamic team of dietitians in a variety of clinical settings. This position is expected to begin in July 2026 and last for approximately six months. No Weekends!

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential
Strong verbal and written communication skills (proficiency in Spanish a plus)
Excellent counseling skills
Time management and organizational abilities
The ability to be a self-starter and a team player
The ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff
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

Proficiency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong working knowledge of general nutrition and maternity nutrition, especially gestational diabetes
Demonstrate competency in nutrition care planning for the maternal outpatient population, including gestational diabetes
Actively participate in multidisciplinary care team rounds, current work groups, area committees and community outreach events
Participate in performance improvement and/or outcome measurement initiatives
Mentor/coach Dietetic Interns, as assigned