Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

Role Overview:

Are you a Registered Dietitian ready to impact the life of patients in a large hospital?

Sodexo is seeking a full‑time Registered Dietitian for an inpatient acute care position at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, NY. This 425‑bed Level I Trauma and Stroke Center is a leading healthcare provider in Queens, serving one of the most diverse communities in New York City.

This role is open to new or experienced candidates!

Reimbursement for professional fees, including AND dues and CDN/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

Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

What You'll Do:

• provide exceptional nutrition care to patients across inpatient units;
• be well versed in the Nutrition Care Process, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam and Malnutrition Identification;
• work rotating weekends and holidays providing hospital-wide coverage; and
• educate healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses

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 credential;
• excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills;
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff; and
• a strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of patient care.

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