Clinical Dietitian

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Dietitian, where you will play a vital role in directing nutritional care for patients. This position involves performing nutritional assessments, developing tailored care plans, and educating patients while collaborating with healthcare professionals. The organization values its team members and offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences.
• Current state license as a Dietitian and registration required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nutritional care to patients.
• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Nutritional Assessments

Patient Education

Communication with Health Teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Tools

Dietetic Software

Job description

We are currently offering up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on years of experience!

Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Former team members must be separated from the MaineHealth system for greater than 3 months to be eligible.

Bonus amount is prorated for part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.

Clinical Dietitian Role

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 Leanne M. Roberts at [e-mail].