Part-Time Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$35/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location: Sumner Regional Medical Center
Pay Rate
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 35.00 USD Hourly
Work Shift
Job Description
We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team!
Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
Part-Time Registered Dietitian at Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Starting rate: $35/hour
20 hours per week
Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
- Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
- Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
- Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
- Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
- Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
- Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
- Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
What We Offer
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
Important to Know
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Who Is HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 44 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Tennessee, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$68k (60 salary observations; 181 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,534 salary observations; 8,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee vs national | $68k median in Tennessee | $78k nationally (−13%)60 state / 2,534 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Tennessee | 76 active | 3,148 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 20% no call · 68% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Registered Dietitian at HHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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