Pediatric Dietitian

Sodexo•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Pediatric Dietitian to join our team at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN! As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC), this hospital is the region’s go‑to destination for advanced pediatric care—offering everything from a dedicated pediatric ER and ICU to a Level IV NICU, providing the highest level of critical care for infants. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact across the most comprehensive network of hospitals and physicians in the area. It’s an incredible opportunity to grow your pediatric expertise, collaborate with top clinical teams, and help elevate the standard of care for children and families throughout the region. 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

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credentials and licensed in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain a license
At least 1 year of experience in pediatric nutrition
Exceptional time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision, and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment
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
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)

Responsibilities

Provide nutritional care to pediatric patients
Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care
Provide education to patients and families
Serve as preceptor to dietetic interns
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during team conferences to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions
Participate in quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance activities