Registered Dietitian

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutritional care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition into overall care plans and provide guidance to healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

This role requires staying current with regulatory standards, completing licensure within specified timelines, and delivering nutrition care with minimal

Qualifications

• One year of hospital clinical experience preferred.
• MS in Nutrition or Dietetics if credentialed after January 1, 2024.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Human Nutrition if credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.
• Completion of a Dietetic internship recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• LDN - MA Dietitian/Nutritionist within 9 months of hire.
• RD - Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 15 approved continuing education hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nutritional care and consultation to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition into care plans.
• Develop programs tailored to populations served.
• Provide expert nutrition guidance to healthcare professionals to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Nutrition or Dietetics (post-2023)

Bachelor’s in Dietetics or Human Nutrition (pre-2024)

Dietetic internship (CDR-accredited)

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Nutrition Services

Hourly Pay Range: 36.0800 through 54.1300

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00am-4:30pm

Posted 09/18/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• The Registered Dietitian (RD) delivers comprehensive nutritional care and consultation to patients and their caregivers across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. The RD proactively develops programs tailored to the evolving needs of the populations served and collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition into overall care plans. By providing expert nutrition guidance to healthcare professionals, the RD enhances care quality and supports improved patient and client outcomes. The RD also ensures full compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards to maintain the highest level of nutritional care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

One year of previous hospital clinical experience preferred.

Education and Training:

Master of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, if credentialed on or after January 1, 2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Human Nutrition, if credentialed prior to January 1, 2024.

Completion of a Dietetic internship recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

License, Certification & Registration:

LDN - MA Dietitian/Nutritionist acquired within nine months of hire.

RD - Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within six months of hire.

Other Requirements:

Complete a minimum of 15 approved continuing education hours annually to maintain professional competency.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within established policies, procedures, and standards.

Maintain current knowledge in the field and deliver nutrition care with minimal supervision.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.