Inpatient Dietitian - Per Diem with Growth & Benefits

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Earned Time Off Package

Job summary

Southcoast Health is hiring a Registered Dietitian-Inpatient for per diem day shifts at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

You will work under the Team Leader Inpatient Nutrition to screen, assess, and guide nutritional care for patients on various units. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred for new hires post-2024), ACEND- accredited supervised practice, and eligibility for order writing within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited undergraduate college.
• For Dietitians hired on or after January 1, 2024, completion of a Master's degree.
• Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND.
• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire.
• One (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for nutritional risks and assess their nutritional status.
• Provide teaching to patients and families about nutrition.
• Direct nutritional care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform diversified duties in inpatient nutrition under the Team Leader Inpatient Nutrition or designee.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary counseling

Patient education

Order writing privileges

Education

Bachelor Degree from an accredited undergraduate college

Master's degree (for hires after Jan 1, 2024)

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Job description

Southcoast Health is hiring a Registered Dietitian-Inpatient for per diem day shifts at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

You will work under the Team Leader Inpatient Nutrition to screen, assess, and guide nutritional care for patients on various units. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred for new hires post-2024), ACEND- accredited supervised practice, and eligibility for order writing within six months.