Clinical Dietitian

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to direct and coordinate nutritional care for patients in assigned clinical areas. You will perform nutritional assessments, develop and implement care plans, educate patients, and communicate with physicians and health team members.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences, state licensure as a Dietitian, and CDR registration. RD experience is preferred, and Home Care roles may require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences is required.
• Current state license as a Dietitian is required.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Positions in Home Care require a valid Driver’s License and vehicle coverage.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas.
• Performs nutritional assessments and develops care plans.
• Educates patients and communicates with physicians and health team members.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Care plan development

Patient education

Communication with physicians

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Overview

Description – Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 85772

Summary

The Clinical Dietitian role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
3. Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

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With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]