Clinical Nutrition Registered Dietitian Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered dietitian to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional medical nutrition therapy to patients and the community, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and have experience in patient education and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Join this innovative firm to make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being, while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment that values clinical excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Sign on bonus eligible

Flexible schedule

Occasional weekends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College in Nutrition.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and the community.
• Establish and implement a standardized Nutrition Care Process.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to meet patients' nutritional needs.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Assessments

Patient Education

Evidence-Based Research

Collaboration with Healthcare Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Nutrition Care Process

Job description

Job Description:

Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Flexible schedule. Occasional weekends.

*Sign on bonus eligible*

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to patients, employees, and the community in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. This position ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct Patient Care - Establishes and implements a standardized Nutrition Care Process to identify and treat those patients requiring Medical Nutrition Therapy.
   * Performs and documents nutrition assessments.
   * Monitors/evaluates patient tolerance to therapeutic diets when appropriate.
   * Maintains pertinent patient data necessary to recommend, prescribe, or modify therapeutic diets as needed to meet the nutritional needs of the patients.
   * Writes/approves orders for therapeutic nutrition, dietary supplements, and nutritional supplements.
   * Develops and provides nutrition education/counseling to patients, patient family, and patient caretakers.
   * Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
   * Collaborates with other hospital services to plan and implement patient care as necessary in meeting the nutritional needs of patients (e.g., medical staff, nursing, pharmacy, social work services).

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required - Degree must be from a recognized accredited University or College approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

• At least one year experience as a registered dietitian preferred.

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible (must obtain within 6 months of hire).

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of practice (must obtain within 3 months of hire or within 3 months after obtaining credentials).

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.