Registered Dietitian

Job TitleRegistered DietitianJob DescriptionCopley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Registered Dietitian that will provide total patient nutritional care. The Registered Dietitian will assess nutritional needs of patients, develop and implement care plans, and communicate information pertinent to nutritional care of patients throughout the record system. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.This is a Full-Time position (PT available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.Compensation: $27-31.50/hour. The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.ResponsibilitiesAssessment of patient's nutritional needsAssist and advise in the evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of governmental, professional, licensing, and accreditation standards or requirement.Attends discharge planning rounds. Confers with physicians and nursing re: diet therapy. Periodic Nutritional Care Committee meetings. Attends cardiac rehab meetingsCompletes necessary studies. Continues with ongoing quality assurance studiesInstruct patients and care givers on accurate nutritional information using age- and education-appropriate materialParticipates in development of policy and procedures which affect nutritional care.Plans medical nutritional therapeutic diets for patients as indicated or oversees the planning by the Nutritional Services Manager.Schedules and participates in nutritional services for hospital staff as requested or sees fitSelection and approval of appropriate diet manual on an annual basisSupervises the work of the food service department to ensure proper record keeping, adherence to medical and nursing orders, and adherence to acceptable dietetic practices.QualificationsEducation: B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition - RequiredExperience: One+ year Dietetic Intern or one+ year as a Registered DietitianLicensing: Registered Dietitian / Certified Dietitian (VT) Current Vermont licensure in good standing with no restrictions or stipulations