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Silver Spring, Maryland · Hybrid

Dietitian

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29.38-$45.54/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Clinical Registered Dietitian
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Shift: Day - Monday-Friday (Hybrid + Flexible Hours) 1 rotating weekend per 5 weeks.
  • Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD
  • We are offering a $10,000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus to external applicants
  • (1 year of experience in acute care).

Position Purpose

The Clinical Registered Dietitian completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner..

As a “Clinical Registered Dietitian” You Will

Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner.

Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients while performing within the scope of practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

  • Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and participates in Performance Improvement projects.
  • Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical and non-medical staff and community.
  • Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR verification statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics confirming completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Requirements is required.

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Maryland is required.

Active status as Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN), or Registered Dietitian Eligible (RDE) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.

Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.

  • Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information and situations.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
  • Must be able to read, speak, and write English with understanding.
  • Pay Range: $29.38 - $45.54

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.

  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
  • Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area.

Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.

Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership.

The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs.

Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Registered Dietitian performs nutrition assessments and delivers medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary care team. They also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while participating in performance improvement projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent verification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Maryland. Active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDN with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentClinical dieteticsConfidentiality

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian at Trinity Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,108 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
  • Remote
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit packages
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health
Paid time off
403B
Education assistance