Registered Dietitian

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian for per diem, on-site at Salem Hospital in Salem, OR. The role focuses on timely delivery of nutrition care, including assessment, care planning and education within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The position requires ACEND-approved internship, RD credential (CDR), and Oregon licensure (or ability to obtain within six months). Responsibilities include nutrition therapy, documentation, and patient education during variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree satisfying DPD/ACEND requirements.
• ACEND-approved Dietetic Internship required.
• Registered Dietitian (CDR) upon hire or within 6 months.
• Oregon licensure within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient goals.
• Involve patient and family in care planning when appropriate.
• Assess and monitor nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients.
• Write diet orders, supplements, enteral nutrition, and lab test orders per policy.
• Offer age-appropriate, culturally sensitive nutrition counseling.
• Document care in the EMR with standardized nutrition terminology.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists.
• Coordinate dietary interventions with call center and nutrition supervisor to support oral intake.
• Provide in-service education to staff as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's with DPD/ACEND

ACEND-approved Dietetic Internship

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Oregon licensure within 6 months

Job description

Location Site: Salem Hospital,890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Nutrition Services
Position Type: Unscheduled / Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable shifts during business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, variable day schedule

Your role with us

The registered dietitian at Salem Health is responsible for timely and efficient delivery of all aspects of the nutrition care process, most notably nutrition assessment, care planning and education. Here you are providing an exceptional patient experience while serving as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with the patient’s medical goals.
• Involve the patient and family in care planning when appropriate.
• Assess and monitor the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized or outpatient individuals using established guidelines.
• Write orders for diets, supplements, enteral nutrition, and lab tests according to hospital policy.
• Offer age-appropriate and culturally sensitive nutrition counseling.
• Document care using the electronic medical record and standardized nutrition terminology.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists.
• Coordinate dietary interventions with the call center and nutrition supervisor to support oral intake.
• Provide in-service education to medical, nursing, nutrition, and other professional staff as needed.

Required experience

• Bachelor Degree - Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (if RD credential acquired before 01/01/2024) or Master’s Degree (if RD credential acquired after 01/01/2024) satisfying the requirements of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Foreign Dietitian Education Program as approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship (or individualized supervised practice program, coordinated program, or foreign equivalent) approved by ACEND required.
• Registered Dietitian - Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within six (6) monthsof hire.
• Licensed Dietitian - Licensed to practice in the State of Oregon or be able to obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]