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Pediatric Dietitian

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Sodexo

Pediatric Dietitian

Chattanooga, TN

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Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dietitian to join our growing team at the Children's Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN. This facility is recognized as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC). The Children's Hospital at Erlanger provides a full range of pediatric subspecialties, including a pediatric ER and ICU, as well as a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, ensuring the highest level of critical care for infants in the region. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within the most comprehensive network of hospitals and physicians in the area.

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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

  • Provide nutritional care to pediatric patients, including those in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU);
  • develop and implement medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care;
  • provide education to patients and families; provide staff education to ensure the safe management and care of clients and families;
  • serve as preceptor to dietetic interns;
  • collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during team conferences to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions; and
  • participate in quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance activities.

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 credentials and licensed in Tennessee or ability to obtain;
  • exceptional time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills; and
  • ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision, and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment

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-28850571
Employment Type: Other