Dietitian Nutritionist II - Healthcare

Role Overview

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to come join their clinical team at USC Arcadia Hospital, located in Arcadia, CA. A 348‑bed acute care facility located approximately 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. This setting offers an excellent balance of clinical complexity and growth opportunity for both seasoned and developing dietitians. The hospital maintains an average daily census of ~240 patients and includes: 40 Critical Care beds, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bariatric Program and a 30‑bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Sodexo offers excellent benefits for Registered Dietitians!

Start with 3 weeks’ vacation and three personal days!Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal!Money toward continuing education!Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!

Meal discount and free parking!

Ongoing training and development programs, plus health and wellness programs!

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder!

What You'll Do

• Provide medical nutrition therapy utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for inpatient populations, including critical care
• Conduct nutrition assessments, monitoring, and follow‑up careEducate patients and families regarding acute and chronic disease management
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives such as meal rounds, tray audits, and patient satisfaction activities
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Assist with Food & Nutrition Services operations as needed

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

• A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential and a master's degree (preferred)
• Two years' experience in critical care and nutrition support along with PI/QI initiatives 
• Strong interested in improving their clinical knowledge
• A passion to elevate their clinical career -in the absence of the stated experience above, the individual should be excited and able to learn these processes with a passion 
• Excellent Organizational, communication skills
• The ability to be self-directed and be a team player

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 hireCertification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

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