Job Description

Make a meaningful impact—one patient at a time in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join a dynamic clinical team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis, a 216-bed acute care hospital with a 30-bed acute rehabilitation unit.

This position is a Dietitian Nutritionist (DN) Level III role. While classification may be reviewed based on qualifications, the role is intended to function at the DN III level due to its leadership responsibilities. Join a collaborative and supportive dietitian team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Sodexo offers:

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and 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

What You'll Do

• Direct and execute the Nutrition Care Process for specialized clinical practice across multiple inpatient units, including ICU and acute care rehabilitation
• Deliver evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families based on individualized care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to advance the role of nutrition in supporting optimal patient outcomes
• Manage a daily caseload independently while effectively prioritizing patient and team needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Develop and lead performance improvement (PI) activities within the department and across hospital-wide multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a nutrition expert for assigned patient care areas/service lines, peers, and foodservice operations to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality care
• Provide professional guidance to support the development of competent and proficient practitioners; may function in a lead role with oversight of clinical nutrition and/or patient foodservice staff

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
• Eligible for licensure in Missouri
• Preferred experience providing guidance or general oversight to junior colleagues
• Experience as a specialized clinical nutrition practitioner

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 Management Experience: 7+ months general supervision

Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years experienced specialized practitioner in a clinical specialty