Job Description

Dietitian - Full Time - Day Shift

About Us:
With its scenic natural beauty, the Berkshires serves as a source of inspiration for many and fosters a unique and vibrant community. Generations of families have come to the Berkshires for a weekend, a week, or a lifetime. Some seek rest and renewal while others seek quality of life and meaning. As the largest employer in Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems plays a vital role in the lives of both visitors and residents alike.

At Berkshire Health Systems, we know that overall wellness is the result of healthy families, healthy environments, and healthy communities, not just excellent medical care. Therefore, we support our patients beyond the hospital, clinic, or medical office. We recognize that each of our patients has unique needs and challenges. We strive to make each experience with BHS one that is welcoming, personalized, and convenient for the patient. We make connections and promote community services that give patients the tools to live healthier lives.

Responsibilities and Requirements
Primary Function
-Provide nutritional care and consultation to patients and their caregivers for inpatients, outpatients and planned community programs
-Provide current expert nutrition knowledge to healthcare professionals to improve nutrition care and health outcomes across the continuum
-Responsibly comply with all hospital and regulatory groups to provide high quality nutritional care

Position Qualifications
Experience
-One-two years hospital clinical experience preferred

Education and Training
-Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field
-Completed internship or other approved pathway to academy of nutrition and dietetics

License, Certification & Registration
-LDN - MA Dietitian/Nutritionist acquired within 9 months of hire
-RD - Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire

Other Requirements
-Must accumulate 15 continuing education hours per year which are approved. Must work effectively as both an independent practitioner and a team member within established policies and standards
-Must communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
-Must maintain current knowledge and provide nutrition care with minimal supervision
-Must demonstrate ability to complete projects and assignments with expected outcomes
-Must present appropriate role modeling as a health care provider, demonstrating a healthy lifestyle

Benefits
Berkshire Health Systems offers one of the most comprehensive Benefit Plans you can find! This includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Pension Plan and much more
Berkshire Health Systems supports diversity in our workforce.