CLIN DIETITIAN

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Parkwest Medical Center in West Knoxville seeks a Clinical Dietitian for Cardiac Rehab on a PRN/occ, variable hours and shifts. The role focuses on monitoring nutritional care, managing physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and providing patient education.

The position requires ADA-approved experience or an MS in Nutrition with additional ADA experience, plus active registrations and Tennessee licensure. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADA approved experience required (1 year) or MS Nutrition plus 6 months ADA approved experience.
• Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must hold current license from the Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.

Responsibilities

• Documents nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs nutritional assessments and prepares patient diets daily.
• Attends health care team meetings to discuss patient care needs.
• Educates patients on long-term nutritional care through individual discussions and group classes.
• Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus; charts diets in medical records.
• Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
• Maintains department records, reports and files; assists with equipment and supplies.
• Follows policies, procedures and safety standards; participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

ADA approved experience

Education

MS Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Monitors nutritional care, manages physician ordered therapeutic diets and provides nutritional education to patients. Directs, supervises and coordinates diet office activities.

Responsibilities

• Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs nutritional assessments as determined. Requests patient food preferences and prepares patient diets on a daily basis.
• Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
• Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual discussions, group classes and community speaking engagements.
• Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus. Charts diets in medical records.
• Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must hold current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.