Nutrition Specialist Jobs
Nutrition Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, corporate wellness programs, and public health agencies, from entry-level counselor to senior clinical and community nutrition roles, with specializations in clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, and health education. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Registered Dietitian
Department: Dialysis
Location: Bay Creek Dialysis Center
Address: 2010 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY
Hours Per Week: 20 hours
Schedule: varying schedule - as needed
SUMMARY
As a Clinical Registered Nutrition Specialist, your expertise and knowledge will be used for designing and implementing individualized medical nutrition therapy and working collaboratively with other disciplines to optimize nutrition care and patient experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment. Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress
Nutritional Therapy Planning. Provide recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients. Instruct patients and families on special diets and general good nutrition.
Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians providing patient care
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
- Bachelor’s Degree from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accredited program required.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
- Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Rochester General Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION:
BS (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC)National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC), CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSO - Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSP - Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSR - Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$30.50 - $39.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Title: Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Registered Dietitian
Department: Dialysis
Location: Bay Creek Dialysis Center
Address: 2010 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY
Hours Per Week: 20 hours
Schedule: varying schedule - as needed
SUMMARY
As a Clinical Registered Nutrition Specialist, your expertise and knowledge will be used for designing and implementing individualized medical nutrition therapy and working collaboratively with other disciplines to optimize nutrition care and patient experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment. Complete nutritional assessments for all patients; provide input into Nutritional Support Service rounds for assigned patients; monitor and document patient progress
Nutritional Therapy Planning. Provide recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients. Instruct patients and families on special diets and general good nutrition.
Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals; provide oversight to dietetic technicians providing patient care
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian required.
- Bachelor’s Degree from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accredited program required.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
- Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
Rochester General Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION:
BS (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC)National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. (NBBSC), CSG - Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSO - Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSP - Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), CSR - Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$30.50 - $39.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nutrition specialist jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or eligibility after supervised practice
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting nutrition assessments and developing individualized care plans
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy protocols for chronic disease management
- Strong counseling and patient education skills across diverse populations
Tips for Your Nutrition Specialist Job Search
Lead with your credentialing status
Hiring managers for nutrition specialist roles scan for RD, RDN, or CNS credentials before reading anything else. Put your credential abbreviation directly after your name in the resume header so it's visible before a recruiter reads your first bullet.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A clinical nutrition specialist resume should emphasize medical nutrition therapy and EHR documentation, while a community or public health role needs program delivery and population health language. Using the wrong framing for the setting will cost you callbacks even if your experience is strong.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nutrition specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that match your specialty
Nutrition specialist roles appear under a wide range of titles including clinical dietitian, nutrition counselor, wellness coordinator, and community health educator. Search each variation separately so you don't miss openings that fit your background but use a different title.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Interviewers for nutrition specialist positions often ask you to walk through a client or patient scenario from assessment to outcome. Prepare one concrete example that shows your nutrition assessment process, the intervention you chose, and a measurable result, so you can answer confidently without improvising.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify caseload size, documentation requirements, and whether you'll carry a supervisory role over dietetic interns or technicians. Those factors directly affect your workload and growth path, and they're easier to negotiate before you sign than after.
Nutrition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nutrition specialists?
YES Prep Public Schools, Memorial Healthcare System, and Mountain Park Health Center are hiring the most nutrition specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Arizona, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, long-term care networks, and corporate wellness vendors tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many nutrition specialist jobs are remote?
About 38% of nutrition specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability skewed toward telehealth counseling, wellness coaching, and health education roles. Clinical positions tied to inpatient or outpatient care settings are almost always on-site.
How do you become a nutrition specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a related field, making sure the program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. Complete a supervised practice program, then pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam to earn the RDN credential. Some specializations, such as sports nutrition or clinical nutrition support, require additional certifications after credentialing.
How do you get hired as a nutrition specialist with little experience?
Apply to roles that accept new RDNs or dietetic interns completing their supervised hours, since many hospital systems and public health agencies hire at that level by design. Volunteer experience with community food programs, university wellness centers, or clinical rotations in your supervised practice counts as relevant experience and strengthens your application even before your first paid role.
What does the nutrition specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your credential status, clinical background, and setting preference. A second round typically involves a panel interview with a dietetics supervisor or department head who will ask you to walk through a patient or client scenario. Some clinical employers add a skills assessment or ask you to review a sample nutrition care note before the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to nutrition specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to nutrition specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialty, setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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