Dietitian Diabetes Educator - Sodexo

No need to go far to change the world – one patient at a time. Your nutritional know-how can help residents in your community live happier, healthier lives.

Sodexo is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (20 hour week) as an Inpatient and outpatient Diabetes Educator, to come join their dynamic clinical team at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier CA. This facility is a 523 bed facility with an average census of 320 patients and is located only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, plus health and wellness programs;

Paid Time off, Health Benefits and 401K access; 

Reimbursement for AND dues, state license fees and CDR renewal;

many opportunities to grow and specialize by obtaining advanced certifications (CDCES, CNSC, etc.);

Money toward continuing education events;

Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually;

Free employee on-site parking;

Meals in the cafeteria are also free for dietitians and a brand new full service Starbucks within the hospital is located at the main entrance.

The ideal candidate will have a goal of becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and Sodexo will reimburse for the CDCES exam fee.

      Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• Provide education in the diabetes Education Center;
• work along side our Glucose Management Team run by our Endocrinologist to provide inpatient diabetes education;
• be a registered Dietitian with 3 or more years’ experience in an acute care setting and have prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting;
• prior experience in the All Scripts program is a plus;
• provide education to patients, as well as staff and work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff;
• possess the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment;
• bilingual language skills to converse in Spanish would be helpful, not required;

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; 
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

Learn more about PIH Whittier at PIH Whittier Hospital.

Come join our team of dietitians at PIH Health Whittier! We have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” multiple years in a row. 

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Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic 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

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.