Clinical Dietitian

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas, is looking for a Clinical Dietitian who collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and prefers candidates with hospital clinical nutrition experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, education support, and retirement resources. Join a team that values respect and compassion for all individuals.

Qualifications

• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Perform nutrition screenings and assessments as per policy.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

Patient Nutrition Counseling

Individualized Nutritional Plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent

Completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Clinical Dietitian

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.
• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy.
• Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required.
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.