Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health®; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Insurance and income protection

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Clinical Nutrition Specialist to provide nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessments, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. You will oversee therapeutic diets, allergens, and menu management, while supporting regulatory survey readiness.

The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, and Food & Nutrition Services to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Credentials/Licensure: RD certification.
• Experience: Acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and care plans for admitted patients.
• Oversee menu management and therapeutic diet education.
• Assist with regulatory surveys and on-site survey activities.
• Document assessments, care plans, education, and discharge planning.
• Educate staff on therapeutic diets and food allergens.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and nutrition staff to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Care planning

Documentation

Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How You'll Contribute

Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. Oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards. Actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, maintain an on-site presence with surveyors, coordinate timely information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys as appropriate; collaborate with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high‑risk referrals per policy.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; serve as a subject-matter resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience. Supports performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations. Maintains patient safety and privacy; follows infection prevention and allergen-control practices.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications And Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.

Credentials/Licensure: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state license/certification if required.

Experience: Prior acute-care experience preferred.

Skills: Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning; clear documentation; knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management; effective teaching/presentation skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines; strong organization and follow-through; survey readiness and compliance awareness.

About Us

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a 76 - bed hospital located in Pine Bluff, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.