Job Summary: This is a professional specialty requiring advanced knowledge in clinical nutrition. A person in this position is responsible for patient care activities, assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and participates in patient/staff education and quality assurance activities.

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements: 

B.S. and/or M.S. in Dietetics.  Registration by the American Dietetic Association. Current credentials are kept on file.  Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit or area.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.