Registered Dietitian 2

Sodexo•South Heidelberg Township, PA

About The Position

Your nutritional know-how can help patients in your community live happier, healthier lives. Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Caron Treatment Centers facility in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. This is a 250-bed, inpatient drug and alcohol facility. The average census is currently 150-200, and the typical length of stay is four weeks. Units vary by age (young adults, adults, older adults), gender, insurance, private pay, and recovery experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about nutrition and Behavioral Health. New RDs are encouraged to apply! 3 weeks vacation and 3 personal days!Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal!Money toward continuing education events!Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually! Free lunch and Free parking!

Requirements

Be a Registered Dietitian and licensed in state of PA
Prior experience in behavioral health nutrition strongly preferred (trauma-informed nutrition care, sobriety nutrition therapy, eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, “all foods fit” mentality) OR expresses a strong desire to learn these disciplines
Possess strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
Possess commitment, reliability, dependability, is self-driven and personable - able to connect and build rapport easily with patients and colleagues
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
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian
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)

Responsibilities

See patients individually per policy (medical need only)
Facilitate sobriety nutrition therapy lectures on the various units
Attend Team meetings (like Rounds) attendance – typically one daily
Participate in Huddles with Operations team when clinical schedule allows
Update dietary needs list daily for the Operations team and Update resources and lecture materials
Represent the Food & Nutrition Department as the primary liaison with the medical and nursing staff
Participate in Caron’s Wellness Committee