Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centric Nutrition Therapy

Stuart Community Hospital; Stuart (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stuart Community Hospital in Stuart, VA is seeking a PRN Clinical Dietitian to provide individualized nutrition therapy and manage food service operations. You will evaluate patient needs, plan menus, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include diet consultations, recipe standardization, cost control, tray assembly, and collaboration with the care team to optimize nutrition outcomes for all ages.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient/family education.
• Ability to follow physician orders and hospital policies.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities for food service and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diet care to patients based on physician-ordered diet.
• Develop, approve, and utilize standardized recipes in food production.
• Inspect all food items to ensure high quality and safety.
• Assist in patient and staff tray-line service as needed.
• Control waste and monitor meal production and costs.
• Coordinate with care teams and communicate with patients/families.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian licensure Virginia

Job description

The Stuart Community Hospital in Stuart, VA is seeking a PRN Clinical Dietitian to provide individualized nutrition therapy and manage food service operations. You will evaluate patient needs, plan menus, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include diet consultations, recipe standardization, cost control, tray assembly, and collaboration with the care team to optimize nutrition outcomes for all ages.