Inpatient Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Attleboro, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking a registered dietitian to coordinate nutritional care for patients in a hospital setting. You will assess and optimize nutrition status and provide education to patients with various conditions.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and mentorship of Nutrition Assistants. An Accredited Dietetics degree and RD licensure are required; Massachusetts licensure is also needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or an accredited program is required.
• Demonstrated licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and MA licensure.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Excellent English communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to supervise and mentor Nutrition Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nutritional care and education for patients with various disease states.
• Monitor, assess and optimize nutrition status based on patient condition.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or accredited program

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

-Coordinate and provide nutritional care and education for patients with various disease states and medical conditions. Monitor, assess and optimize nutrition status based on the patient’s current medical condition and/or nutrition adequacy.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• One year prior experience at an acute care facility
• Function as a productive member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently
• Organized with the ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Supervise and mentor Nutrition Assistants to facilitate quality service
• Demonstrate clinical competence
• Proficiency in technology usage, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of oral and written English
• Demonstrated knowledge of food service operations
• Maintain licensure and credentialing through continuing education and training

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Experience with Cerner a plus

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an Accredited Dietetics program

License/Certification:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Licensed Dietitian – Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Age Specific Criteria:

Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Salary Range: $65,729.15-$101,313.56

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Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.