Clinical Dietitian: Hospital Nutrition & Patient Care

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition care for inpatients. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food service to tailor therapeutic diets and educate patients.

You will review menus, participate in performance improvement, and assist with staff education to ensure safety and compliance. RD credential and BLS required; acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Must maintain BLS certification as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments on all patients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in patient care planning.
• Document patient care activities in medical records per facility policy.
• Provide patient and family education on nutrition and dietary management.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical nutrition guidelines

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

EMR familiarity

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition care for inpatients. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food service to tailor therapeutic diets and educate patients.

You will review menus, participate in performance improvement, and assist with staff education to ensure safety and compliance. RD credential and BLS required; acute care experience preferred.