Clinical Dietitian — Patient Nutrition & Counseling

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to promote health through nutrition. The role involves assessing needs, counseling patients, approving menus and collaborating with health teams to manage dietary plans.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition and current RD registration or eligibility for state endorsement. This on-site position pays $33.00 hourly and requires commitment to high standards of dietary care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
• Current registered dietitian or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and health plans to develop dietary-care plans and provide counseling.
• Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
• Advise patients and families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and food preparation.
• Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
• Review and approve facility menus; monitor quality and safety standards.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Diet planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to promote health through nutrition. The role involves assessing needs, counseling patients, approving menus and collaborating with health teams to manage dietary plans.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition and current RD registration or eligibility for state endorsement. This on-site position pays $33.00 hourly and requires commitment to high standards of dietary care.