Registered Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and training

Job summary

Hospital Housekeeping Systems (HHS) is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Memorial Medical Center-Las Cruces. The role requires RD licensure and involves comprehensive nutritional care for residents, education for families and staff, and collaboration with clinicians.

Starting salary is $65,000 with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and potential relocation/negotiable terms based on experience. Benefits include paid CEUs and licensure support.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as required by state regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments for patients/residents and create care plans with goals.
• Educate patients/residents, families, nursing, dietary service, and staff on special diets and dining needs.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record.
• Review and approve daily menu, snacks, and supplement programs for patients/residents.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on nutritional status of patients/residents.
• Attend rounds and nutrition meetings; maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition & Dietetics

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Software proficiency

Job description

Registered Dietitian at Memorial Medical Center-Las Cruces

Starting salary $65,000 (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 RD sign-on bonus.

Registration Eligible candidates accepted!

Extra benefits include paid CDR and state licensure fees and up to 18 free CEUs annually!

• Complete nutritional assessments for all patients/residents to create care plans with nutritional goals

• Provide education to patients/residents, families, nursing, dietary service, and other community staff on issues regarding special diets and patient/resident dining needs

• Document assessment of patients/residents with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record

• Review and approve patients’/residents' daily menu, snack, and supplement programs

• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’/ residents’ nutritional status

• Attend resident rounds and nutrition meetings, and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds

• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication

• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor

• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs

• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes

• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings

• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field

• Knowledge of regulatory standards

• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, dietary services, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

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