Clinical Dietitian

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care to patients. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutrition for both inpatients and outpatients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Dietetics and relevant licensure.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources for you and your family

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Experience in acute care preferred.
• Current state license as a Dietitian necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nutritional care to patients in clinical areas.
• Perform nutritional assessments and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Developing treatment plans

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

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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.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 31756

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)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• 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]

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