Part-Time Outpatient Registered Dietitian

Starting salary: $32/hr (negotiable based on experience), 20 hrs/wk.

About the role

Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care. Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs. Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record. Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status. Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements. Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care
• Educate patients, families, nursing, food service, and other staff on nutritional needs
• Document patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff regarding patients’ nutritional status
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies for regulatory compliance

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

About the employer

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. The company supports and encourages growth from within and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team.