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Nashville, Tennessee

Part-Time Registered Dietitian

DietitianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35/hr

The week · per this posting

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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.

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Key Skills

Patient educationClinical documentationTeamwork

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 44 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 25% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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.

Top Dietitian Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$80k
6
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
2
$119k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 24 employers

CME allowance
55%
401k / retirement match
45%
Sign-on bonus
38%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Diabetes Educator II, Registered Dietitian, AmbulatoryPer Diem

Sutter Health · Oakland, California

$53.25-$74.55/hr
#2

Telehealth Registered Dietitian (Mountain Time)Per Diem

Simplex Health · Remote - Nationwide

$54-$59/hr
#3

Telehealth Registered Dietitian (Pacific Time)

$54-$59/hr
#4

Registered Dietitian- Fridays only, 8am-7pm

$45.28-$59/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About HHS

Facilities Services
Dripping Springs, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Development
Ongoing Training