Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Counseling

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a registered dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services to patients, including assessments, diet counseling, and nutrition interventions in a hospital setting.

The role involves creating and revising nutrition care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and care teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration.
• Registered by the state of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree for those registered prior to January 1, 2024; Master's degree for those registered January 1, 2024 or after.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes nutritional care plans based on patient needs.
• Assess nutritional status across age groups per regulations and policies.
• Educates patients and families to expand knowledge of illness and recovery.
• Maintain documentation and communication with the health care team.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary counseling

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a registered dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services to patients, including assessments, diet counseling, and nutrition interventions in a hospital setting.

The role involves creating and revising nutrition care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and care teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care.