Clinical Dietitian

Saint John Hospital; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Registered Dietitian) in Leavenworth, KS. You will design and implement nutrition care plans, assess nutritional status, and educate patients to improve outcomes. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures meals meet safety standards.

The role involves 8-hour day shifts, with responsibilities in patient care, education, and care plan optimization within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history
• Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery or address specific conditions
• Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans
• Educate patients and families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning
• Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available : Days - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location : Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian , also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian’s assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.

Responsibilities

• N utritional a ssessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history
• D evelop m eal p lans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition
• T rack patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met
• W ork closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans
• E ducate patients and their families about proper nutrition education , special diets, or post-discharge meal planning
• E nsure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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