Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health Careers; White Hall (AR); Vor Ort; USD 68.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

loan assistance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Specialist to provide inpatient nutrition care, assessments, and education for hospitalized patients. You will oversee diet orders, contribute to discharges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Registered Dietitian with acute-care experience, strong documentation, and the ability to educate staff on therapeutic diets and food allergens.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with licensure as required.
• Prior acute-care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Participate in survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, coordinate information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high-risk referrals.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning).
• Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diets.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets and allergen management; act as a resource.

Kenntnisse

Clinical nutrition assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & teaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Jobbeschreibung

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