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NICU Dietitian

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Sodexo

NICU Dietitian

Chattanooga, TN

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Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a full time Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care at the Level 4 NICU at the Children's Hospital at Erlanger. The Children's Hospital at Erlanger is a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC), the highest state designation for pediatrics. This Level IV NICU has 63 licensed NICU beds and serves infants as young as 22 weeks' gestational age with pediatric medical and pediatric surgical specialty consultants to provide the most advanced care. New grads or experienced dietitians are encouraged to apply; a strong desire to work in an advanced NICU is required.

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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

What You'll Do

  • 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
  • Be involved in quality improvement projects
  • Precept dietetic interns
  • Participate in departmental, clinical, and other meetings related to areas of practice
  • Provide coverage on rotating weekends and holidays
  • Provide coverage as needed in NICU nutrition lab/formula room

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

  • Registered Dietitian credential and licensed in Tennessee (or eligible)
  • Excellent communication skills and 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.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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)

Credentials Requirement:

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

Client-provided location(s): Chattanooga, TN, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-29086191
Employment Type: Other