Registered Dietitian-Inpatient

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

403B Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian - Inpatient at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This per diem position supports inpatient nutrition care across nursing units, screen patients, assess status, and provide education to patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Nutrition, is registered with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and can obtain order-writing privileges within six months. Must be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 or have an exemption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Must obtain order writing privileges within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Proof of application for state licensure required prior to hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or eligible for exemption.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutritional care for inpatients across assigned units.
• Screen patients for nutritional risks and assess status.
• Provide teaching to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (accredited program)

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: 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.

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.
• 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 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.