Summary
Job Description:
The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to patients across the care continuum. This role performs nutrition assessments, develops therapeutic diet plans, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans
Implement the Nutrition Care Process to provide medical nutrition therapy
Monitor patient response to therapeutic diets and modify care plans as needed
Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
Document nutrition care activities accurately in the medical record
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
Assist with training and orientation of dietetic interns or staff as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
No experience required (one year experience preferred)
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible
Must obtain CDR registration within 6 months of hire if not already credentialed
Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky (must obtain within 3 months of hire or within 3 months after receiving credentials)
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Work Experience
Education