Clinical Dietitian
About the role
The Clinical Dietitian role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.
Responsibilities
- Directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas.
- Performs nutritional assessments.
- Develops and implements care plans.
- Educates patients.
- Communicates with physicians and health team members.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required; Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
- Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
- Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work options
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-being resources
- Comprehensive benefits
- Recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Shift differentials or other incentives (where applicable)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $29.45 to $39.84 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.