Clinical Dietitian - Food & Nutrition Services

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79087

Summary:

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.

• System Optimization:Manages, implements, and maintains nutrition components in electronic health records (EHR) and food service software.
• Data Analysis & Management:Analyzes nutrition data for clinical decision-making, population health outcomes, and research.
• Menu & Ingredient Management:Maintains nutrient databases, recipe standardization, and nutrient analysis in food service systems.
• Workflow Improvement:Evaluates and streamlines workflows for clinical dietitians and nutrition staff to enhance productivity.
• Training & Support:Acts as a subject matter expert, training staff on software, new technology, and supporting,
• Liaison Role:Acts as a liaison between Nutrition Services, IT departments, and administration regarding systems.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. 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.
3. 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.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $29.45to $39.84 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact brandy.buchstaber@mainehealth.org

Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.