Clinical Registered Dietitian - Nutrition - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription and vision coverage

Short term and long term disability

Life insurance coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive pay

Sign-on & Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & Paid Training Courses

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for their Nutrition Department. This role is essential for providing personalized nutritional care to patients, working closely with healthcare teams to support medical goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, is license eligible, and has a strong understanding of food chemistry. Full-time and part-time employees enjoy health benefits, competitive pay, and various additional perks, including tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of New Hampshire within 90 days of hire.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited dietetic internship required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional care to patients through assessments and education.
• Completes nutrition screening and conducts assessments.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintains knowledge of safe, nutritious food service practices.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Knowledge of metabolism

Food chemistry

Clinical teamwork

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Who We Are

At Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, our Nutrition Department is the heart of the hospital—nourishing patients, staff, and families with compassion and care. Clinical Dietitians play a vital role as nutrition advocates, working closely with the healthcare team to deliver personalized, evidence‑based care that supports each patient’s medical goals.

Together with our Food Services team, they ensure every meal meets dietary needs while creating a comforting environment for all. Their collaboration reflects our commitment to patient‑centered care and overall well‑being.

About the Job

Provides nutritional care to patients through medical record review, clinical assessment, diet education, communication with nursing, physician and ancillary staff, and determines appropriateness of nutritional support and supplementation.

What You’ll Do

• Completes nutrition screening within the established timeframe and conducts the nutrition assessment when warranted.


• Maintains in‑depth knowledge of metabolism and nutrition in relation to specialized area of patient care.


• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of food chemistry and macro, micro‑nutrient composition for successful alteration of dietary program in a highly specialized population.


• Participates as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide integrated, patient‑focused care.


• Exhibits knowledge of food production and service systems in relation to safe, nutritious food products for patients.

Who You Are

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program required; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited dietetic internship.


• Must be license eligible.
  
  
  
  • Licensed in the state of New Hampshire within 90 days of hire.
  
  
  
  

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees


• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance coverage


• Employee Assistance Program


• Competitive pay


• Sign-on & Employee Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


• Education & Paid Training Courses


• So much more!