Dietitian Nutritionist I

Sodexo hiring for Dietitian Nutritionist I jobs in Colorado Springs, CO, US

Unit Description:

Sodexo is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian to join our UCHealth Southern Region Dietitian Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Southern Region includes Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North, and Grandview Hospital which is ~600 beds.  Memorial Hospital Central has a Level 1 Trauma designation along with other national certifications including stroke, cardiovascular and orthopedic care. 

Sodexo offers excellent benefits:

• 3 week's vacation + 3 personal days!
• Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• Money toward continuing education events
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually
• 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units.
• Be self-motivated and possess skills to improve and sustain both patient and employee satisfaction.
• Execute the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) in general clinical practice.
• Be accountable for the provision of safe and reliable care and services and completion of documentation in accordance with individual and statutory scope, regulatory standards and facility policies, protocols and practice guidelines, including clinical privileges.
• Provide nutrition education to patients regarding their acute and/or chronic diseases.
• Perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds, chart audits and test trays.

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

• Registered Dietitian with experience in a healthcare setting, prior experience with nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent time management skills, be a self-starter and a team player
• Ability to effectively round with employees, physicians, and nursing staff on a regular basis to ensure nutrition needs are being met.

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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 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

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