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Registered Dietitian
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$70,918 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Tarboro, NC Pay Rate:
$30-35/hrEmployment Type:
Contract (Temporary)Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; On-call every other weekend Why This Role Matters As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality nutrition care to patients across a variety of clinical settings. Your expertise will help develop individualized nutrition plans, support disease management and recovery, and contribute to positive patient outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered care. What You'll Do- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
- Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans
- Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for acute and chronic health conditions
- Deliver nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
- Document nutrition interventions and patient progress within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Serve as a nutrition resource for patients, healthcare teams, and foodservice staff
- Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts
- Provide care for specialized populations, including patients requiring tube feeding, TPN, hemodialysis care, and ventilator support What We're Looking For
- A current, up-to-date resume
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Current North Carolina dietitian licensure required
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship
- Clinical nutrition experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
- Experience providing nutrition counseling and patient education preferred
- Familiarity with EMR systems and documentation standards
- Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, nutrition support, and evidence-based nutrition practices
- Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to meet compliance requirements What's In it For You
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment
- Meaningful role supporting patient health and recovery
- Exposure to a wide range of clinical nutrition cases and patient populations
- Consistent weekday schedule with daytime hours
- Gain valuable experience in acute care nutrition services
- Opportunity to utilize advanced nutrition support knowledge and skills Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility) Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance