Clinical Dietician

Jimmy Jazz; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% per diem premium

Job summary

South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, AK seeks a Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy across acute care, long-term care, and outpatient settings, improving patient outcomes. This per diem position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams, with responsibilities including nutrition education, care planning, and accurate charting in confidential records.

Required: Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, RD credential and Alaska licensure; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with Alaska licensure and AAND membership.
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy, including diabetes care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans across care settings.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education for patients and community members.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and teams to support care and discharge planning.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
• Support quality improvement, menu planning, and departmental programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

Description

Make a meaningful impact on patient health by delivering expert medical nutrition therapy in a collaborative hospital and long-term care setting while helping improve community wellness. Work across acute care, long-term care, and outpatient settings, providing diverse and rewarding opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process for acute care, long-term care, and outpatient populations.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education for patients, residents, employees, and community members with a variety of health conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care, discharge planning, and long-term care conferences.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes while maintaining accurate, confidential medical records.
• Support Nutrition Services quality improvement initiatives, menu planning, and departmental programs to enhance patient care and regulatory compliance.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, food science, foodservice administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with current State of Alaska licensure and membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy, including care for patients with diabetes and other chronic disease conditions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Ability to analyze nutritional data, calculate meal and formula requirements, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, stand, stoop, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.

ENVIRONMENT

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22-bed acute care hospital with a 25-bed long-term care facility, offering a collaborative healthcare environment where most work is performed indoors. This position requires a combination of patient interaction, clinical documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with work hours that may vary based on patient care needs. Job hazards include potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards while providing patient care, requiring adherence to established safety and infection control protocols.

Additional Information

• FTE 0
• Position type Non-Union
• Shift Type Variable
• EEO Notice We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.