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State of North Carolina
Morganton, North Carolina

Clinical Dietitian (Broughton Hospital)

DietitianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$79k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

  • Agency
  • Dept of Health and Human Services
  • Division
  • Broughton Hospital
  • Job Classification Title
  • Clinical Dietitian (NS)
  • Position Number
  • Grade
  • MH12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for Clinical Dietitian. This is an anticipated vacancy.

This role is responsible for providing individualized nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy for patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, nutritional assessment, consultation, and documentation for an assigned caseload; participation in Treatment Teams; and nutrition education/training. Additionally, the Dietitian may work on performance improvement processes and other support duties throughout the department as needed or requested.

This position has routine patient contact on various psychiatric care units and treatment care areas which requires travel to various areas throughout the Broughton Hospital campus.

  • Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
  • Salary Range: $52,848.00 - $79,272.00
  • Recruitment Range: $52,848.00 - $79,272.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Desire to be a "solution finder"

Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

We are recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

  • Usual Work Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 A - 5:30 P
  • Usual Work Hours During Orientation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A - 5:00 P
  • Flexibility is required for education and training purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

About the Facility

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).

With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness.

Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Supplemental Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

  • The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses.
  • All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the night before the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. As of the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at naces.org.

Veteran’S and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Communication

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Department at Broughton Hospital at (828) 608-4130.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); or

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Elizabeth Button Buchanan

Contact

DHHS Workday Support Form

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian provides individualized nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, participating in treatment teams, and providing nutrition education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in foods and nutrition or a related field from an accredited institution and possess current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. A bachelor's degree requires two years of clinical dietary experience, while a master's degree does not specify additional experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical dieteticsPatient consultationTreatment planningSolution finding

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$53k–$79kClinical Nutrition median $67k (middle half $62k–$74k)121 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in North Carolina116 active2,951 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 22% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Dietitian listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · <1% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,097 in the last 30 days596 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian (Broughton Hospital) at State of North Carolina 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About State of North Carolina

Government Administration
Raleigh, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

State government benefits
PSLF eligible employer

Living in Morganton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,436/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.