Clinical Dietitian: Lead Patient Nutrition & Care

St. Elizabeth; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care for patients and educate staff, physicians, and the community.

You will assess nutritional status, initiate medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition, RD or RD-eligible, and Kentucky licensure, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD Eligible as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist by the state of practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to provide age-specific and diagnosis-related care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess the nutritional status of patients.
• Initiate medical nutrition therapy to achieve patient goals.
• Establish nutrition diagnosis and develop individualized plan of care.
• Reassess/monitor patients and adjust care plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team.
• Precept dietetic interns and mentor students.
• Serve as resource lecturer for healthcare providers and community.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and participate in PI studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed dietitian / nutritionist

Job description

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care for patients and educate staff, physicians, and the community.

You will assess nutritional status, initiate medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition, RD or RD-eligible, and Kentucky licensure, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.