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Dietitian roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Registered Dietitians with a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics and an active RD credential are well-positioned for sponsorship at hospitals, health systems, and long-term care facilities across the U.S.
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Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 65,000.00 USD Annual
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 nursing to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
Registered Dietitian at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA
Full and Part-Time Positions Available!
Full-Time: Starting salary $65,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
Part-Time: Starting hourly rate $35/hr (Negotiable based on experience) x 24 hrs per week
Extra benefits include paid CDR fees and FREE monthly CEUs!
Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions
Nutrition Assessments & Follow-Ups
- Complete nutrition assessments and follow-ups for individuals with increased nutritional needs in accordance with facility policies.
- Document assessment of nutritional goals and/or changes in status in the medical record.
- Educate individuals and/or their family members on nutritional needs as indicated.
- Attend patient rounds on assigned floors.
- Inform nursing and physicians of changes in patient/resident nutritional status.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager, Lead Clinical Dietitian, or DFNS.
Patient/Resident Satisfaction
- Participate in patient/resident satisfaction programs with culinary and nutrition services.
- Ensure processes are followed and participate in performance improvements within trouble areas.
Patient Services Program Implementation & Maintenance
- Educate staff, nursing, and food service employees on issues regarding special diets or formulas.
- Review and approve menus, formularies, substitutions, or changes.
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 the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 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, nutrition services, 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.
Location:
Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 65,000.00 USD Annual
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 nursing to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
Registered Dietitian at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA
Full and Part-Time Positions Available!
Full-Time: Starting salary $65,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
Part-Time: Starting hourly rate $35/hr (Negotiable based on experience) x 24 hrs per week
Extra benefits include paid CDR fees and FREE monthly CEUs!
Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions
Nutrition Assessments & Follow-Ups
- Complete nutrition assessments and follow-ups for individuals with increased nutritional needs in accordance with facility policies.
- Document assessment of nutritional goals and/or changes in status in the medical record.
- Educate individuals and/or their family members on nutritional needs as indicated.
- Attend patient rounds on assigned floors.
- Inform nursing and physicians of changes in patient/resident nutritional status.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager, Lead Clinical Dietitian, or DFNS.
Patient/Resident Satisfaction
- Participate in patient/resident satisfaction programs with culinary and nutrition services.
- Ensure processes are followed and participate in performance improvements within trouble areas.
Patient Services Program Implementation & Maintenance
- Educate staff, nursing, and food service employees on issues regarding special diets or formulas.
- Review and approve menus, formularies, substitutions, or changes.
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 the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 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, nutrition services, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Dietitian
Verify your RD credential transfers cleanly
USCIS requires your RD credential to be issued by a U.S.-recognized body. If you earned your dietetics degree outside the U.S., confirm your coursework has been evaluated for equivalency before an employer files the I-140.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospitals and health systems in high-need regions file PERM applications for Dietitians regularly. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored the Registered Dietitian occupation in the past two years.
Search for sponsoring Dietitian roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation and sponsorship type to find employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 hiring history for Dietitians. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer-level PERM data so you can focus applications on verified sponsors.
Benchmark your offer against the OFLC prevailing wage
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets the Level I or Level II threshold for your metro area.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
If you hold a master's degree in nutrition or clinical dietetics, ask whether the employer will file under EB-2, which can shorten the priority date wait for certain countries and avoids the EB-3 backlog for nationals from high-demand countries.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before signing
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including a 30-day job order and newspaper ads, before filing PERM. Confirm they've budgeted 12 to 18 months for the full PERM-to-I-140 sequence before you give notice at a current job.
Green Card Dietitian: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Dietitian roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your degree and the employer's job requirements. EB-3 covers Registered Dietitians with a bachelor's degree in dietetics and an active RD credential. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. Your employer specifies the category when they file the PERM labor certification with DOL, so clarify which tier they intend to sponsor before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Registered Dietitian?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 skilled worker level for many countries. The PERM process is more document-intensive and takes longer than an H-1B petition, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa tied to a single employer's continued sponsorship.
What credential requirements must a foreign-trained Dietitian meet for PERM sponsorship?
You need an active Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, which typically requires completing a ACEND-accredited internship or coordinated program. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., USCIS will expect a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in dietetics. Some employers also require state licensure, which varies by state and must be in place before your I-140 is approved.
How can I find Dietitian employers that sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Dietitian roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history. The platform pulls from DOL PERM disclosure data, so you can identify hospitals, health systems, and long-term care operators that have filed for this occupation before, rather than applying broadly and asking HR cold.
How long does the PERM-to-green-card process take for a Dietitian role?
From the start of PERM recruitment to an approved I-485 adjustment of status, expect 18 months to three years for most countries without a significant priority date backlog. The PERM filing itself typically takes six to nine months with DOL, followed by several months for USCIS to adjudicate the I-140 petition. Nationals from India or China face longer waits due to EB-3 priority date backlogs tracked in the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin.