Dietitian Nutritionist II - Sodexo

Unit Description

Come work for the world’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitians!

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a full-time inpatient position at Kent Hospital, located in Warwick, RI. This 359-bed teaching hospital is part of the Care New England system. Selected candidate will primarily cover the ICU. Dietitians at Kent have the opportunity to cross-train at Woman & Infants Hospital and Butler Psychiatric Hospital.

Start with 3 weeks’ vacation and 3 personal daysReimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewalMoney toward continuing education eventsUp to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

Reporting to the System Clinical Nutrition Manager, the successful candidate will:

• provide nutritional care for patients on the ICU;
• work every 5th weekend providing hospital wide coverage;
• provide quarterly group education to patients in support groups;
• perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays, as assigned;
• educate healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses; and
• precept dietetic interns.

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

• Registered Dietitian credential and licensure in RI;
• two or more years’ experience, with some experience providing care in the ICU;
• excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups;
• strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to work with minimal oversight in collaboration with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

Learn more about Kent Hospital at https://www.kentri.org/Not the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer Dietitian positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Dietitian jobs.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!

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 hireCertification/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.