Registered Dietitian -Hospital Inpatient

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Professional growth opportunities and)

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian-Inpatient for Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. The role supports nutritional care on various nursing units, under the Team Leader Inpatient Nutrition.

The position is a day shift with weekend and holiday rotation, 7:00am–3:30pm, with a focus on patient education, nutritional screening, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred for hires after 2024, and ACEND accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required from an accredited college.
• For Dietitians hired on or after January 01, 2024, completion of a Master's degree is required.
• Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND is required.
• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or have a valid exemption with a signed statement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Screening for nutritional risks

Education

Bachelor Degree

Master's degree (for hires after 2024)

ACEND accredited supervised practice

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

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.

• Completion of a Bachelor Degree from an accredited undergraduate college.
• For Dietitians hired on or after January 01, 2024, completion of a Master's degree.
• Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire One (1) year of experience is preferred.
• 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.