Registered Dietitian

Sodexo is seeking a fulltime Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team at Covenant Health - Morristown Hamblen Hospital.  This 167-bed Acute Care facility is located in Morristown, which is 48 miles northeast of Knoxville, TN.  We welcome both new graduates and experience dietitians to apply!  

Start with 3 weeks’ vacation and 3 personal days!

Health Benefits start on Day 1! 
              Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

Learn more about Morristown Hamblen Hospital at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/

• Provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units and outpatient oncology;
• Stay up-to-date with evidenced based practice regarding the management of acute and chronic conditions;
• Works weekend rotation (one weekend day per month) providing hospital wide coverage;
• Perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays;
• Educate health care team members, including physicians and nurses;
• Precept Dietetic interns
• Assist with Food Service Management as needed.

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.

• Registered Dietitian credentials and be licensed in TN before start date;
• The ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups;
• Good time management skills and be a self-starter, highly motivated and a team player.

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