Registered Dietitian -Hospital Inpatient

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire sign-on bonus

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking an Registered Dietitian-Inpatient at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. This inpatient position requires a BS in Nutrition and Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics registration, with strong emphasis on screening, assessment and patient education.

A $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus is available for regular-status employees working at least 24 hours. Hours are 40 per week, day shift with weekend/holiday rotation from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Screen patients for nutritional risks and assess nutritional status.
• Provide teaching to patients and families about nutrition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to direct nutritional care.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for nutritional risks, assess nutritional status, providing teaching to patients and families.
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team to direct nutritional care for patients on nursing units.
• Maintain required registrations and licensure within 6 months of hire.

Skills

Nutritional screening

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Order writing privileges

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition

Registration by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Registered Dietitian-Inpatient

**$5,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus for this position**

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of the Team Leader Inpatient Nutrition or designee. Perform diversified duties as a member of the interdisciplinary team involving directing nutritional care for patients on various assigned nursing units. Screen patients for nutritional risks, assess patient nutritional status, providing teaching to patients and families, etc.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition with an accredited program of supervised experience is required.


• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetic.


• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire One (1) year of experience is preferred.


• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is required.


• Proof of application for state licensure from the Division of Professional Licensure is required prior to hire.



• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.




• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.