Diabetes Education Dietitian 1

Join a team of dietitians who are passionate about their profession, with patients at the heart of everything we do.

Sodexo is seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) Registered Dietitian for an Outpatient Diabetes Education position at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA. This is a great opportunity to work with skilled Diabetes Educators at the AADE accredited Helwig Health and Diabetes Center where quality patient care is the top priority.  CDCES is not required.  

Benefits:

• reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• excellent paid time off package
• money toward continuing education events

The successful candidate will:

• empower clients to achieve life changing goals who are currently experiencing diabetes;
• provide individualized education to clients through evidence-based nutrition care in the specialized area of diabetes;
• provide insulin pump and glucose monitor training to patients;
• collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions with overall improvement in clinical outcomes;
• provide professional staff education to ensure the safe management and care of clients and families;
• participate in quality improvement projects and regulatory compliance within the department; and
• work toward obtaining CDCES.

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

• Registered Dietitian licensed in Pennsylvania; 
• experience in education on diabetes management;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and interdisciplinary team members at all levels;
• the proven ability to effectively engage, motivate and influence others regarding their nutrition; and
• a commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas.

Learn more about Lehigh Valley Hospital

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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.

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.