Dietitian Nutritionist

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to support the inpatient medical nutrition department at Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus located in Gary, Indiana. This 150 bed hospital is located ~32 miles southeast of Chicago. This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical experience in an environment that promotes learning and development!

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Benefits:

• reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• excellent paid time off package
• money toward continuing education events
• up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

Benefits:

• reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• excellent paid time off package
• money toward continuing education events
• up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

The successful candidate will:

• provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units;
• be able to practice at their full scope with order writing privileges;
• perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays;
• educate healthcare team member, including physicians and nurses.
  
  

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

• Registered Dietitian credentials and be licensed in Indiana (or eligible);
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; and/or
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.
  

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance.  Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here.

Learn more about Methodist Hospitals.

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.

Not the job for you?
At Sodexo, we offer Dietitian positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Dietitian jobs.

Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

Employees who work in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.

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.

Provides general nutrition care for patients, residents, and the community in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client.  Functions as a nutrition resource to assigned patient care areas and foodservice staff to ensure the provision of safe, high quality care.  Maintains professional and business practices to assure regulatory compliance and to uphold company mission, values, and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.  Contributes to financial and clinical outcomes through implementation of services.

Executes the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) in general clinical practice; is 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. - 50%

Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling and training to meet basic clinical needs, promote disease management, educate healthcare personnel, interns and students on nutrition care strategies and support foodservice staff competency; functions within established educational frameworks using resources as provided and initiates referrals as needed to elevate care, support continuation of nutrition care plans or enhance educational processes. - 20%

Participates in interdisciplinary activities to promote the nutrition care plan and serve as a resource on nutrition-related issues; collaborates and communicates with clinical and culinary departments in the development, implementation and promotion of operating standards, tools, resources and programs for general clinical practice and foodservice operations in accordance with Sodexo standards. - 10%

Participates in performance improvement (PI) activities with minimal supervision and demonstrates a drive for continuous improvement. - 10%

Continually improves performance and demonstrates professional growth by advancing nutrition-related skills and engaging in tailored continuing education to enhance knowledge, skills and judgment obtained in formal education. - 10%

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)  (Note: For those seeking registration after 2023, this must be a master’s degree)

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

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