Transplant Dietitian

Sodexo•New York, NY

1d•$70,975 - $91,850•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Kidney Transplant Program at University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. The Transplant Dietitian will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to guide and support patients across the continuum of the transplant experience. 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.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credentials and CDN in New York.
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.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal oversight in collaboration with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.
3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Renal or transplant experience

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional nutrition care to patients throughout all stages of their transplant experience.
Offer individualized counseling to patients prior to, and for at least one year after, their transplant.
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members/departments.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Support inpatient nutrition services as needed.
Function as a preceptor in support of the dietetic internship program.