Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Education & Counseling

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a nutrition-focused professional to assess nutrition status, develop and evaluate care plans, and provide education to patients and families. The role includes training dietetic interns and other healthcare students within a collaborative academic health system.

The position emphasizes evidence‑based practice, patient counseling, and ongoing care plan adjustments for diverse medical conditions in a large regional network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field.
• Tennessee licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (L.D.N.) or Registered Dietitian (R.D.).
• Experience with nutrition care processes and documenting nutrition diagnoses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutrition status and implements nutrition care plans.
• Monitors progress and revises care plans as needed.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients, families, and the community.
• Trains and mentors dietetic interns and healthcare students.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory requirements in nutrition care.

Skills

Nutrition Therapy

Patient Counseling

Dietetic Assessment

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a nutrition-focused professional to assess nutrition status, develop and evaluate care plans, and provide education to patients and families. The role includes training dietetic interns and other healthcare students within a collaborative academic health system.

The position emphasizes evidence‑based practice, patient counseling, and ongoing care plan adjustments for diverse medical conditions in a large regional network.