Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO / Extended Illness Bank

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian to plan, coordinate, and implement nutritional therapy services. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members to ensure evidence-based nutrition care.

You will also provide education and counseling across the organization and community on topics including healthy lifestyles and disease-specific nutrition needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian in Kentucky with RD credential.
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication skills for patient and team education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver nutrition therapy services.
• Assess nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other team members.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Kentucky Dietitian license

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Clinical Dietitian

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.