Registered Dietitian
Open in 2 locations
Ascension posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Tennessee
2 open- $27.56–$40.31/hr
Nashville, TN (opens on this page)
Part time, Day · Posted today
- $54,311–$79,430/yr
Chattanooga, TN (opens on this page)
Full time, Day · Posted 2w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $27.56–$40.31 an hour. Open dietitian jobs in Tennessee post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $34.75–$60, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Dietitians employed in Tennessee earn a median of $32.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Tnnas43 Ascension Saint Thomas West Hosp in Nashville reported 76 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,866,561 hours worked: 3.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Medicare gives Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Tennessee's hospitals average 3.0). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 33% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Tennessee hospitals by rating.
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About the job
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
- Specialty: Diabetes Care
- Schedule: Full-time | Days
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling - focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits - while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance. .
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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From Ascension's job posting for Nashville, TN, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Ascension is a non-profit Catholic health system based in St. Louis, with more than 98,000 (source: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page)) associates and 91 (source: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page)) hospitals in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, plus senior living and other care sites. In 2026 it acquired AmSurg and its more than 250 (source: AMSURG, Ascension and AMSURG Come Together to Serve More Communities (June 4, 2026)) surgery centers. Sources: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page); AMSURG, Ascension and AMSURG Come Together to Serve More Communities (June 4, 2026)
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