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July 22, 2024

Nutrition Support Registered Dietitian Lead - Lebanon
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Job Description
Overview
Responsible for all aspects of patient food and nutrition services of the Patient Dietary Services Department.

Responsibilities

  1. Nutrition Support
  2. Works in conjunction with the Nutrition Committee assisting with decisions, research projects and coordination of all nutrition support activities.
  3. Acts as co-chair for Nutrition Committee and Nutrition Rounds.
  4. Using current scientific principles supported by research, responsible for writing and revising nutrition policies and protocols related to enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  5. Collaborates with Pharmacy and Nutrition Committee members making recommendations to eD-H enteral/parenteral order sets needing revisions.
  6. Acts as a consultant to staff Registered Dietitians for patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
  7. Monitors the nutrition care of patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition and oversight/review of dietitian nutrition orders entered per protocol
  8. Responsible for keeping statistics for patients on enteral/parenteral nutrition.
  9. Actively involved with nutrition support research activities.
  10. Work with the nutrition support service to set up quality measures, assisting with data collection, summarizing information, submitting quarterly reports to the Nutrition Committee, Nutrition Support physician, and the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and as requested by Quality Assurance and Safety
  11. Assist with developing education materials and participating in educating professional and paraprofessional staff with respect to nutrition support including and not limited to: physicians, residents, interns, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists.
  12. Assists with coordinating and scheduling dietetic intern rotations
  13. Assists with the evaluation of enteral formulary making recommendations of change to the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
  14. When appropriate completes nutrition assessments per Clinical Nutrition and D-H Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform nutrition assessments for patients at all age levels.
  15. Works as a team member to provide comprehensive customer service to patients and families following department and D-H guidelines.
  16. Management of Resources
  17. Works directly with Manager, Clinical Nutrition & Patient Services to develop and implement clinical initiatives.
  18. Acts as a liaison for RD and dietetic technician staff providing general supervision and communicating nutrition support concepts.
  19. Contributes to the professional development to D-H staff in the area of Nutrition Support.
  20. Serves as a member on hospital committees related to Nutrition Support an communicating back pertinent information to the Manager, Clinical Nutrition, and Patient Services
  21. Acts as point person for all clinical matters in absence of Clinical Nutrition Manager

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
  • 5 years’ experience parenteral nutrition management required
  • Supervisory experience preferred

Required Licensure/Certifications
- Current NH Dietitian license required - Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential required to be obtained within 1 year and maintained

Apply online https://jobsearch.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/results?keyword=nutrition%20support%20lead&paged=1

June 13, 2024

Registered Dietitian - Yarmouth, Maine
Kaleidoscope Eating Disorders and Diet Recovery Center

Company Description

Kaleidoscope EDDRC is a private group practice in Yarmouth, ME specializing in the treatment of disordered eating. We are seeking an eating disorders Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our team.

Job Description

  • Provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to clients struggling with eating and body image issues
  • Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of client care
  • Coordinate care with other care providers/ treatment team
  • Perform relevant administrative tasks
  • Create and maintain professional relationships with other providers to ensure referrals and an excellent reputation in the community
  • The position will include providing a mixture of web-based (Telehealth) services and in office appointments
  • Likely hourly to start with the possibility of moving to a salaried position

Qualifications

Required:

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
  • Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Maine
  • Must be able to travel to office in Yarmouth, Maine or work remotely within the borders of Maine

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned
  • Have strong clinical and counseling skills
  • Have a passion for helping clients achieve recovery from disordered eating
  • Have strong initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Have high standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics, with the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality regarding clients
  • Be knowledgeable and experienced in nutrition counseling approaches and modalities (i.e. motivational interviewing), intuitive eating, and MNT
  • Be self-motivated and self-directed

Additional Information

  • Paid hourly to start based on client load (hours are not guaranteed)
  • Benefits available to part- and full-time employees
  • Reasonable workload
  • Mentoring and supervision to help you grow as a dietitian
  • Flexible schedule

How to apply: Please email resume and cover letter to amy@kaleidoscopeeatingdisorders.com

June 10, 2024

Retail Dietitian - North Conway, NH
Hannaford Supermarkets

Interested in part-time work and want to make a difference in your community?

Hannaford has a unique opportunity to help our customers make healthier choices where it counts - at the supermarket! This is a great opportunity for an outgoing dietitian who enjoys teaching and outreach work.

Key Area of Responsibility:

  • Serve as the in-store nutrition expert regarding Hannaford programs and products, including weekly nutrition education.
  • Provide a mix of in-store and online classes, education materials, individual counseling, activities and events in keeping with customer needs and available time.

Requirements:

  • Must be a Registered or Certified Dietitian with a four-year degree in applicable field
  • Licensed in the state of New Hampshire
  • Able to work independently
  • Excellent administrative, written communication and interpersonal skills are critical
  • Knowledge and comfort in delivering nutrition education in person and online using platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Willing to work occasional weekends and early evenings

Job Type: Contracted
Salary: $43.00 - $53.00 per hour
Expected hours: Up to 14 per week

How to apply: If interested, please email your resume to Laura Hunt at lhunt@hannaford.com.