Registered Dietitian - Cardiac Rehab - Full Time

11 Southern NH Medical Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Competitive pay

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care for patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehab. You will review medical records, perform assessments, educate patients, and collaborate with nursing, physicians, and staff.

The role requires NH licensure as a Dietitian within 90 days, CDR registration, and an accredited internship. Hospital experience and chronic disease counseling are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from an accredited program.
• AND accredited dietetic internship required.
• Licensed in the State of New Hampshire as a Dietitian within 90 days of hire.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required upon hire.
• 1–3 years of clinical dietitian experience in hospital or health care settings preferred.
• Prior chronic disease nutrition counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition screening within established timeframe and conducts the nutrition assessment when warranted.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of metabolism and nutrition in relation to patient care.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micronutrient composition for dietary program changes.
• Participates as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-focused care.
• Exhibits knowledge of food production and service systems for safe, nutritious patient meals.
• Maintain dietetic registration and NH licensure; fulfill continuing education requirements.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Job description

Registered Dietitian Full Time - 4 Days per week

Who We Are

Southern NH Medical Center has been in the heart of Nashua for more than 100 years. The medical center and our affiliated doctors and services extend across much of Southern New Hampshire. Along with our growth has been the opportunity for many to build and enhance their careers within our organization. We encourage the professional and personal development of our employees and are proud of the workplace culture we have developed.

About the Job

The Clinical Dietitian will provide nutritional care to patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation through medical record review, clinical assessment, diet education, communication with nursing, physician, and ancillary staff.

What You’ll Do

• Completes nutrition screening within established timeframe and conducts the nutrition assessment when warranted.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of metabolism and nutrition in relation to specialized area of patient care.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of food chemistry and macro, micro-nutrient composition for successful alteration of dietary program in a highly specialized population.
• Participates as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide integrated, patient-focused care.
• Exhibits knowledge of food production and service systems in relation to safe, nutritious food products for patients.
• Maintain dietetic registration, New Hampshire state licensure and continuing education requirements.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from an accredited program required.
• Must meet education requirements based on candidates' year of registration with the commission of dietetics registration (CDR) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited dietetic internship required.
• Licensed in the State of New Hampshire as a Dietitian required within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required upon hire.
• A minimum of one-three years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian in a hospital or health care facility preferred.
• Prior chronic disease nutrition counseling preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!

Work Shift

32 hours per week Day shift

EEO Statement

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.