Acute Care Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Lead

Kindred; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 3,529,000 - 4,476,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Aurora is seeking a Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients in an acute care hospital setting. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to meet individualized dietary needs, provide clinical consultation, and oversee menus and education.

You will conduct initial and reassessments, document plans, prescribe therapy, and monitor tolerance, ensuring nutrition care aligns with regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian with CDR registration is required.
• State licensure or certification as required by the facility.
• SAFE Serve Certification preferred or upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients.
• Prescribe nutrition therapy and monitor tolerance.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for quality nutritional outcomes.
• Interview patients and families to obtain diet history and preferences.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition plans and discharge goals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition guidelines

Food production

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field

Tools

CDR Registration

Job description

Kindred Hospital Aurora is seeking a Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients in an acute care hospital setting. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to meet individualized dietary needs, provide clinical consultation, and oversee menus and education.

You will conduct initial and reassessments, document plans, prescribe therapy, and monitor tolerance, ensuring nutrition care aligns with regulations and hospital policies.