Dietitian Nutritionist II

Unit Description :

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

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a full-time outpatient position with the Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY .

This RD will manage the Eat Right, Live Right counseling program at the Faxton Campus, providing nutrition care to children and adults, while also providing support to our oncology outpatient program two days per week.

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

• provide one-on-one nutritional counseling to adult and pediatric patients;
• collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members / departments to provide medical nutrition therapy;
• participate in quality improvement projects within the department;
• perform quality improvement initiatives related to patient care & be outcome focused; and
• act as a mentor to interns and new dietitians.

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

• Registered Dietitian credentials and CDN in NY;
• experience providing outpatient medical nutrition therapy;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with clients and interdisciplinary team members at all levels;
• the proven ability to 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 the Eat Right, Live Right program

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.