Dietitian (RD/RDN) - Inpatient

Role Overview

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

 

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a full time inpatient role at Bridgeport Hospital, a 400-bed level 2 trauma center and teaching hospital in Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport Hospital, part of the Yale New Haven Health System, houses Connecticut’s only burn center.

 

Reimbursement for professional fees, including AND dues and CDN/CDR renewal

Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year

Reimbursement for continuing education events

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

 

What You'll Do

• provide exceptional nutrition care to patients on inpatient units;  
• be well versed in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and Malnutrition Identification;
• work every 5th weekend and rotating holidays providing hospital-wide coverage; and 
• participate in performance improvement and/or outcome measurement initiatives; and
• be knowledgeable of the Nutrition Care Process.

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

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential;
• excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups;
• strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation;
• strong time management skills; and
• the ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

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