Clinical Dietitian

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a registered dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy under supervision of the Coordinator. Duties include nutrition assessments, determining need for supplements or nutrition support, and delivering nutrition education to support lifestyle and diet modifications.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in hospital or outpatient MNT; RDN status with CDR exam eligibility by 2023, or a master’s degree required for eligibility after 2023.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hospital or outpatient medical nutrition therapy experience required.
• Bachelor's degree acceptable for registered dietitians with CDR exam eligibility by 2023; master's required for eligibility after 2023.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and monitor patient progress.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine need for supplements or nutrition support.
• Deliver nutrition education to support lifestyle changes and diet modifications.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition education

Education

Masters - Dietetics

Masters - Nutrition

Job description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Clinical Nutrition provides medical nutrition therapy for patients to help achieve adequate nutritional status. This may include, but is not limited to, nutritional assessments to determinetheneedfor nutritional supplements or nutrition support & nutrition education to help achieve lifestyle changes/diet modifications. The Dietitian is also accountable for completing other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience

Prefer 2-3 years, of experience in hospital medical nutrition therapy and/or outpatient medical nutrition therapy. Bachelor's degree is acceptable for registered dietitians and individuals who established CDR exam eligibility on or before December 31, 2023. A master's degree is required for those establishing eligibility on or after January 1, 2024.

License/Cert

Required: Dietitian - State of Missouri

Education

Required: Masters - Dietetics, Masters - Nutrition