Nutrition Support Dietitian 3

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Nutrition Support Dietitian 3 for Lehigh Valley Health Network located in Allentown, PA.  Cedar Crest Hospital is an 800-bed Level I Trauma, Level IV NICU, Teaching Hospital with 120 ICU beds and 17 dietitians on staff.  This position will cover multiple ICUs, have order writing privileges for nutrition support, actively participate on the TPN team, and the opportunity to learn to place small bore feeding tubes.  The Dietitians on this team actively participate in process improvement and research!  

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal

Three weeks of vacation (four weeks after a year), 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 for a variety of ICU units
• Be involved in hospital-wide initiatives
• Have opportunities to participate in research projects
• Perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays
• Educate healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses
• Precept dietetic interns.

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 be licensed in PA
• CNSC is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player
• Ability to work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff

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 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

Minimum Management Experience: 7+ months general supervision  

Minimum Functional Experience:  3 years experienced specialized practitioner in a clinical specialty