Clinical Dietitian: Acute Care Nutrition & Patient Education

CommonSpirit Health; London (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support Saint Joseph London (KY) and Saint Joseph Berea with nutrition care across shifts. You will assess patients, develop individualized plans, and communicate nutrition data across care teams.

You will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, participate in team meetings, and contribute to dietetic service quality. This role requires licensure/credentialing within defined timelines and collaboration across a multi-hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or accredited program (ACEND), upon hire.
• Registered Dietitian within 90 days or equivalent credentialing requirements.
• KY Dietitian licensure within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessment using age and gender-appropriate standards and cultural considerations; identifies nutrition risk.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and provides education to patients and families.
• Develops nutrition care plans including feeding route and prescriptions; monitors responses and updates care plans.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience and ensure diet orders compliance; participates in chart reviews and training.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or accredited program

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support Saint Joseph London (KY) and Saint Joseph Berea with nutrition care across shifts. You will assess patients, develop individualized plans, and communicate nutrition data across care teams.

You will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, participate in team meetings, and contribute to dietetic service quality. This role requires licensure/credentialing within defined timelines and collaboration across a multi-hospital