Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver expert nutrition care, developing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will clearly communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

This role requires robust clinical expertise, empathetic care, and adherence to professional standards while collaborating with patients and healthcare teams to optimize care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics from ACEND-accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian certification within 90 days of hire.
• TN Dietitian license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments using age- and gender-appropriate standards.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans with measurable goals.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and caregivers, aligning with care plans.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to optimize nutrition care.
• Document outcomes and update care plans in the medical record.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition education

Care plan execution

Clear communication

Education

ACEND-accredited dietetics program

Registered Dietitian certification

TN Dietitian license

Job description

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver expert nutrition care, developing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will clearly communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

This role requires robust clinical expertise, empathetic care, and adherence to professional standards while collaborating with patients and healthcare teams to optimize care delivery.