Clinical Dietitian - Full Time Days

Live Well Homecare; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Grovetown, GA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will assess nutritional status, design individualized care plans, and support patients and families with diet modifications and resources.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, effective communication, and ongoing professional development as you mentor interns and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Licensure as a dietitian with RD credentials and BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments for at-risk patients.
• Develop nutrition diagnoses and care plans.
• Monitor and adjust enteral nutrition support as needed.
• Educate patients and families on diet plans and resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and mentor interns.
• Document activities per Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

RD certification/ licensure preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves providing medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role includes conducting nutrition assessments for at-risk patients, calculating metabolic nutrient needs, performing nutrition-focused physical exams, and developing individualized nutrition diagnoses and care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the Nutrition Care Process per standards and hospital policies.
• Assess, diagnose, intervene, and monitor patients' nutritional status; manage enteral nutrition support.
• Provide nutrition education tailored to patients and their families, addressing diet plans, supplements, and community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, participate in rounds, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities.
• Mentor dietetic interns/diet technicians and maintain ongoing professional development.
• Document clinical activities accurately and follow regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition; certification in dietetics preferred.
• Licensure and certification including BLS, licensed dietitian, and registered dietitian credentials.
• One to two years of clinical experience and completion of accredited supervised practice programs are preferred.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, effective communication, patient-centered care, and continuous learning to improve patient outcomes and advance professional skills.