Clinical Dietitian

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to lead nutritional care in assigned areas. This role involves patient assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, apply to join a supportive team committed to quality healthcare.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Required: Current license as a Dietitian.
• Required: Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Preferred: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nutritional care to patients.
• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients on dietary needs.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Patient education

Communication with health team

Care planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 31389

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.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) 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 Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

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 Brandon R. Drinkwater at [e-mail]