Dietitian jobs

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN), where you will play a vital role in promoting optimal nutritional health and well-being for diverse patient populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in clinical nutrition, care planning, and patient assessment within a fast-paced hospital or long-term care environment. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will deliver personalized nutrition interventions, support recovery processes, and empower patients to achieve their health goals through evidence-based practices. Your passion for dietetics and commitment to patient-centered care will make a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine nutritional needs, including diagnostic evaluation and physiological considerations.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that incorporate nutrition therapy, weight management strategies, and specialized interventions such as tube feeding.
• Provide expert guidance on dietary modifications, including managing acute care conditions, geriatrics needs, and long-term care requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate nutrition services, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on nutrition principles, health coaching techniques, and lifestyle changes to support long-term wellness.
• Supervise dietetic staff and interns when applicable, ensuring adherence to standards of practice and quality assurance protocols.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) with an accredited credentialing body.
• Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings, with familiarity in acute care, geriatrics, and long-term care environments.
• Strong knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and disease processes affecting nutritional status.
• Hands-on experience with dietary department operations, care plan development, and patient assessment techniques.
• Proficiency in EMR systems for documentation and communication across healthcare teams.
• Demonstrated skills in health coaching, patient education, and motivational interviewing to foster positive behavior change.
• Supervising experience preferred to lead dietetic staff or interns effectively.
• Familiarity with tube feeding protocols, weight loss programs, and diagnostic evaluation methods relevant to clinical nutrition. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise fuels healthier lives! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative work environment committed to excellence in patient care.

Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour

Work Location: In person