Registered Dietitian - Cardiac Rehab - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH seeks a Registered Dietitian for a per diem role to provide nutritional care to patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation through chart review, assessment and diet education, in collaboration with the nursing, physician and allied staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, AND-accredited internship, NH Dietitian licensure within 90 days of hire, CDR registration, and 1–3 years of hospital dietitian experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• AND-accredited dietetic internship required.
• NH licensure as a Dietitian within 90 days of hire required.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional care to patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Reviews medical records and conducts diet education.
• Collaborates with nursing, physicians and allied staff.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food chemistry

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Dietary counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

AND-accredited dietetic internship

Licensed in NH as Dietitian

CDR Registration

1–3 years hospital dietitian experience

Job description

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.

Registered Dietitian

Per Diem

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

• Bachelors 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

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• 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!