Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Services - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A healthcare institution in New Hampshire is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care and education to patients. The role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and documenting care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian. The position offers beneficial health coverage, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• One year of dietitian experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and planning to assigned patients.
• Educate patients, students, and community members on nutrition.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for dietetic care.

Skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree in dietetics

Job description

About the Job

The Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional care and education to assigned patients and members of the community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide nutrition assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assigned patients.
• Provide nutrition education to assigned patients, students, and members of the community.
• Work as a team with other healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate dietetic care.
• Document care provided in established format.
• Follow standards of nutrition care for Elliot Hospital.

Required Knowledge and Skill

• Ability work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring a basic knowledge of the field of dietetics.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills in the analysis of facts and conditions regarding individual problems to determine what actions should be taken, within the limits of standard practice.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, written and verbal.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Graduate degree from accredited program required for those who take registration examination for dietitians on or after 1/1/24.
• Experience: One year of dietitian experience preferred. Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare facility preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Registered Dietitian within 90-days of hire required. Registered Dietitian at time of hire preferred. Licensed Dietitian in the State of New Hampshire within 90-days of hire required. Licensed Dietitian in the State of New Hampshire at time of hire preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center
• And more!