Clinical Dietitian (H)-Outpatient Care

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care for patients. This per diem position offers flexible scheduling with no weekends or holidays. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, a valid Dietitian license, and preferably two years of experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences required.
• Valid state license as a Dietitian and registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• At least two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nutritional care for patients.
• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and communicate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Care plan development

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Description

Per Diem Schedule - 2-3 days/week with flexible days; hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No weekends, calls, or holidays.

The Clinical Dietitian directs and coordinates nutritional care for patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and healthcare team members.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences from an accredited institution.
2. License/Certifications: Valid state license as a Dietitian and registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration are required. Home Care positions require a valid driver's license and vehicle coverage as per agency policy.
3. Experience: At least two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients is preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: None specified.