Registered Dietitian

stcharles; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Nutrition and Diabetes Department. The role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and patient education as part of a multidisciplinary team across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

The RD participates in developing care plans, assessing nutritional needs, and delivering education while supporting ongoing professional development and organizational values. No direct management responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship.
• Preferred Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' nutritional needs and implements nutrition care plans.
• Works with healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure appropriate nutritional care.
• Provides individual and group nutrition education in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Documents care in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Supports training of coworkers and interns and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Relief, Variable

Pay range: $32.35 - $48.52

Relief Differential - 15%

Swing Shift Differential - $2.50/hr

Night Shift Differential - $6.50/hr

Weekend Differential - $4.00/hr

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

Registered Dietitian

REPORTS TO POSITION

Nutrition and Diabetes Manager

DEPARTMENT

Nutrition and Diabetes

DATE LAST REVIEWED

December 19, 2025

OUR VISION

Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY

The Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Department provides services in the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Registered Dietitian at St. Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Assesses patients' nutritional needs and implements and monitors appropriate nutrition care plan in a variety of inpatient settings.
• Works closely with healthcare providers, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care for all patients.
• Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations.
• Provides individual and group nutrition education in either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both.
• Performs nutritional assessment using age appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Leads or assists in approved quality improvement projects or pa rticipates in an active committee.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Supports training and development of co-workers and when precepting interns.
• Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Complete competency checklist annually.
• Present on 1 case study per year.
• Complete 15 CEU's per calendar year.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required : Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship.
• Preferred: Master's degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required : Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification within 3 months of being hired with St. Charles Health System.
• Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification

EXPERIENCE

• Required : N/A
• Preferred: N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

• General:
  • Communication/Interpersonal:
    • Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
    • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and external customers/clients/potential employees
    • Strong team working and collaborative skills
    • Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs
    • Ability to manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies and achieve expected results
    • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Organizational:
    • Ability to multi-task and work independently
    • Attention to detail
    • Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions
    • Strong analytical, probl