Clinical Dietitian – Full Time Days

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Crestdale (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess at-risk patients, create tailored care plans, and evaluate outcomes to improve health.

Responsibilities include counseling patients and families, managing enteral nutrition, mentoring dietetic interns, and staying current with nutrition research to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is required.
• RD/RDN licensure and BLS certification required.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring in line with established standards.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams and develop appropriate care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Manage enteral nutrition support and develop transitional feeding strategies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, educate, and promote positive nutrition outcomes.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Mentor dietetic interns and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Stay updated with current research and best practices to enhance patient care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

RD/RDN licensure and registration

BLS certification

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments for at-risk patients, developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans, and evaluating therapy outcomes to ensure optimal patient health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring in line with established standards.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams and develop appropriate care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Manage enteral nutrition support and develop transitional feeding strategies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, educate, and promote positive nutrition outcomes.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Mentor dietetic interns and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Stay updated with current research and best practices to enhance patient care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition; advanced certifications preferred.
• Licensure and registration as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (e.g., RD, RDN) and BLS certification required.
• One to two years of clinical experience preferred, with completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition care standards, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to evaluate patient needs, develop tailored interventions, and participate in quality improvement efforts.