Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Somerset (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan, coordinate, and implement nutritional therapy for assigned populations. You will assess nutritional status, develop patient care plans, collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other teams to provide medical nutrition therapy, and help create menus and services for patients and visitors.

The role includes education, training, consulting, and community outreach on topics such as eating

Qualifications

• Dietitian licensed in Kentucky; Registered Dietitian (Commission Dietetic Registration)

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.
• Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs; develops and implements patient care plans and assesses responses.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Develops educational, training, consulting, and counseling services for the organization and community.

Education

Dietitian licensed in Kentucky; Registered Dietitian (Commission Dietetic Registration)

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Clinical Dietitian

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more...

Position Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.

Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Collaborates with departmental management to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients and visitors.
Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community on topics including eating disorders, weight loss, and dietary modifications for healthy lifestyles.

Minimum Qualifications:

Dietician licensed in the State of Kentucky; Registered Dietician (Commission Dietetic Registration)

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.