NICU Dietitian

Sodexo hiring for NICU Dietitian jobs in FLUSHING, NY, US

Unit Description:

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

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital to provide inpatient nutrition care in a 22-bed level III NICU as well as the inpatient pediatrics floor. NYP-Queens is a 535 bed, Level 1 Trauma center in the heart of Queens, NY.   

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

• provide exceptional nutrition care to patients in the NICU and pediatric units;  
• be well versed in the Pediatric Nutrition Focused Physical Exam and Malnutrition Identification;
• attend daily NICU rounds;
• work every 5th weekend and rotating holidays providing hospital-wide coverage;
• serve as a mentor to other RDs, providing support and training on pediatric/neonatal standards of care;
• be knowledgeable of the Nutrition Care Process; and
• efficiently and effectively organize clinical nutrition and patient care responsibilities. 

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

• A minimum of 1-2 years of pediatric/NICU experience as a Registered Dietitian;
• Certified Specialist in Nutrition Support (CNSC) required or willing to obtain within six months of hire;
• 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.

Learn more about NYP Queens

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision

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