Per Diem Dietetic Technician, Clinical Nutrition

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a dietetics support professional to assist Clinical Dietitians in collecting nutrition histories, guiding meal choices, and monitoring diet plans. You will participate in education sessions, document observations in the patient record, and help tailor menus to prescribed diets within the cardiac rehab program.

You will collaborate with the dietitians and kitchen staff, conduct nutrition assessments, and support ongoing nutrition care for diverse patient

Qualifications

• Completion of a US-accredited baccalaureate degree with ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• ACEND-required nutrition courses completed; certification status pending if applicable.
• Strong communication and evidence-based nutrition care skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical dietitian and cardiac rehab team on dietary guidelines.
• Educates patients and families on nutrition plans and menu options.
• Collects nutrition histories and monitors diet adherence and outcomes.
• Documents feedback and updates nutrition care plans in the EHR.
• Assists with menu adjustments and patient education sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Nutrition knowledge

Dietetics/clinical nutrition

Computer literacy

Education

ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics, baccalaureate

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a dietetics support professional to assist Clinical Dietitians in collecting nutrition histories, guiding meal choices, and monitoring diet plans. You will participate in education sessions, document observations in the patient record, and help tailor menus to prescribed diets within the cardiac rehab program.

You will collaborate with the dietitians and kitchen staff, conduct nutrition assessments, and support ongoing nutrition care for diverse patient