Clinical Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition-FT-Helen Keller Location (16-40 hrs/week)

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care to patients. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, and managing enteral nutrition. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Nutrition and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement options with match

Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement

Onsite training and employee discounts

Qualifications

• Alabama State Licensure required.
• Registered Dietitian certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition care through assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Develops care plans and manages nutritional care for patients.
• Assesses patients for malnutrition.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Provides medical nutrition care to patients through nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and education utilizing evidence-based guidelines. Develops care plans with appropriate follow-up and reassessment of intervention. Manages the total nutritional care of patients receiving Enteral Nutrition. Assesses and diagnoses patients for malnutrition.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Alabama State Licensure. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (must be obtained within 6 months of employment).

Experience:

1-2 years clinical experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication skills. Good organizational skills with attention to detail.

Hospital Highlights:

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." We offer a training center, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder, The Daisy Award, Nurse Residency Program, and comprehensive benefits including childcare, health and wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, partnering with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program.

Benefits:

Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, retirement options with 401K match, nurse residency, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, onsite training, employee discounts, and more.

Learn More:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al