Clinical Dietitian HIV Program

CommonSpirit Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will communicate nutritional data clearly across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

Successful candidates will combine clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, adhering to professional standards while collaborating with patients and the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field with at least 1 year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Registered Dietitian with Nevada licensure.
• Preferred: HIV/AIDS nutrition knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient nutritional assessments and establishes care plans for nutritional needs across age groups, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic factors.
• Documents assessment, plan, actions and patient progress.
• Develops and updates educational materials for patients and clinicians; serves as an expert resource within the multidisciplinary team.
• Conducts group nutrition education sessions for clients and community.
• Stays current with HIV/AIDS nutrition research and integrates new knowledge into practice.

Skills

Registered Dietician

HIV/AIDS nutrition knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.

Every day you will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

• Completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patient’s nutritional requirements; utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
• Documents assessment, plan, actions and patient’s progress.
• Develops, reviews, updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and clinical professionals. Serves as an expert resource and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary medical team on any nutrition related matters.
• Conducts group nutrition education sessions and workshops for clients and the community.
• Stays updated on the latest research and best practices in HIV/AIDS nutrition and integrate new knowledge into practice.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other Nutrition or related field and minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical nutrition
• Registered Dietician
• Dietitian: Nevada

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its impact on nutritional status
• Bilingual Spanish speaking

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.