Registered Dietitian-Inpatient

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 4,496,486 - 6,076,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

403B retirement plan

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian-Inpatient for St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This per diem role features a day shift with weekend and holiday rotation, providing nutritional care within the inpatient team.

The position supports a not-for-profit health system offering growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is based on experience and set for per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition from an accredited program with supervised experience.
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetic.
• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire; 1 year of experience preferred.
• Proof of application for state licensure prior to hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or exempt by signing a statement.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutritional care for patients on various nursing units as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Screen patients for nutritional risks and assess nutritional status.
• Provide teaching to patients and families.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

State licensure (proof of application)

Vaccination requirements (flu & COVID-19) or exemption

1 year experience preferred

Job description

Overview

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: Per Diem

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

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Pay Range

USD $32.64 - USD $44.11 /Hr.