Dietitian

Mount Desert Island Hospital • Bar Harbor, ME

19d

About The Position

Provides medical nutrition therapy to both outpatients and inpatients. Acts as a nutrition resource for the community and staff when nutrition expertise or intervention is needed, and works with others to provide input on nutritional management. Provides dietitian services to the Diabetes Education Program and must be willing to become ServSafe Instructor certified.

Requirements

• Current Maine licensure as a dietitian.
• Registered dietitian or eligible for registration.
• Certification or completion of Diabetes Self Management Training; training will be provided to perform the position's functions.
• Maintain at least 15 hours of continuing education in diabetes and adult teaching principles annually.
• Basic Life Support.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to take in, process, and apply clinical information in a variety of patient care settings.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for a 10-hour shift.
• Adequate hearing, vision, speech, and manual dexterity.
• General health sufficient to regularly work scheduled hours.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for outpatients and inpatients.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for the community and staff.
• Work with others and provide input regarding nutritional management.
• Provide dietitian services to the Diabetes Education Program.
• Become ServSafe Instructor certified.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Identity theft protection program.
• Matching retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program with reimbursement incentives.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Some positions may qualify for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed