Dietitian Nutritionist I

Welcome work for the world’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitians!

Sodexo is seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic team at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. An HCA Gulf Coast Division Hospital, this is a 200+ bed acute care facility that is known for providing exceptional care in a full range of service areas including: Level III Trauma, Maternity Care & NICU services, Diabetes Management Program, Heart & Vascular services and much more! The dietitian in this role will provide nutrition care to a variety of patients.

• Provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units
• Perform quality improvement initiatives within the food & nutrition department
• Educate health care team members, including physicians and nurses and foodservice team

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.

• Have ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and use good judgment to make decisions and work within a self-directed team-oriented work environment
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups and training skills to provide nutrition information to a wide variety of audiences
• Be Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Texas

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.

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