Dietitian - Clinical I - Clinical Nutrition Services

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Hampshire is seeking a Registered Dietitian to evaluate and plan nutrition care for patients. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, counseling patients, and developing educational programs. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences and current NH Dietitian license.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On-Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences required.
• Registered Dietitian certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient nutritional status and develops care plans.
• Counsels patients on nutrition-related problems.
• Conducts education programs for patients and community groups.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Counseling

Education Program Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign On-Retention Bonus.

Evaluates, assesses, and plans nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards.
2. Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems. Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitors results.
3. Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations.
4. Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications.
5. Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures, nutritional standards, patient educational material, and QI projects.
6. Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences.
• Prior specialty experience preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current NH Dietitian license required. May require additional license if providing Telehealth services.
• Registered Dietitian required.