Dietitian Nutritionist - Sodexo

Unit Description

Come grow your career with the largest private employer of dietitians!

Sodexo is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic team at Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, PA. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest is an 800+ bed Level 1 Trauma center with a 120 bed ICU.  This position will primarily cover adult medical and surgical patients, and cross cover to inpatient pediatrics.  

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced Registered Dietitian!  

Benefits:

• 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
• up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually
• career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

The successful candidate will:

• provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units;
• work rotating weekends providing hospital wide coverage;
• perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays;
• educate healthcare team member, including physicians and nurses; and
• precept dietetic interns.

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

• Registered Dietitian credentials and PA state certification;
• strong interest in both adult and pediatric nutrition;
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; and
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

Learn more about Leigh Valley Health Network

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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

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