Dietetic Internship Coordinator - Clinical Nutrition Services

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC is seeking a Dietetic Internship Coordinator. You will guide ACEND-accredited internship operations, mentor interns, and deliver advanced clinical nutrition services across age groups.

This role combines education, leadership, and clinical practice to shape future dietitians while contributing to high-quality patient care and interprofessional collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nutrition, leadership, management, or precepting experience is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills are essential.
• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and dietetic education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dietetic Internship Program Director in meeting program goals and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate intern rotations, learning experiences, and educational activities across clinical, community, and specialty practice areas.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate dietetic interns throughout their training experience.
• Serve as a liaison between interns, preceptors, and program leadership to promote a positive learning environment.
• Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Function as a preceptor and educational resource for interns and Clinical Nutrition staff.
• Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and medical nutrition therapy for patients across all age groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support departmental operations, regulatory compliance, professional standards, and staff development initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, rotating call coverage, and weekend patient care schedules.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Leadership

Precepting

Communication

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (RD/RDN) prior to 2024

Master's degree required for initial RD/RDN credentialing on/after 2024

ACEND-accredited DPD & Dietetic Internship

Must obtain master's within 3 years if registration met

Job description

Dietetic Internship Coordinator

McLeod Regional Medical Center | Florence, SC

Full-Time | 80 Hours Biweekly

Make a Difference in Patient Care and Professional Development

McLeod Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to serve as our Dietetic Internship Coordinator. In this unique role, you will help guide the success of our ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program while providing advanced clinical nutrition services and supporting the growth and development of future nutrition professionals. This position combines education, leadership, mentorship, and clinical practice, offering an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of dietitians while contributing to exceptional patient care across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Dietetic Internship Program Director in meeting program goals and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate intern rotations, learning experiences, and educational activities across clinical, community, and specialty practice areas.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate dietetic interns throughout their training experience.
• Serve as a liaison between interns, preceptors, and program leadership to promote a positive learning environment.
• Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Function as a preceptor and educational resource for interns and Clinical Nutrition staff.
• Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and medical nutrition therapy for patients across all age groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support departmental operations, regulatory compliance, professional standards, and staff development initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, rotating call coverage, and weekend patient care schedules as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nutrition, leadership, management, or precepting experience required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and dietetic education preferred.

Education & Certification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required for individuals credentialed as an RD/RDN prior to January 1, 2024.
• Master's degree required for individuals seeking initial RD/RDN credentialing on or after January 1, 2024.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Dietetic Internship Program required.
• Candidates who meet registration requirements but do not currently hold a master's degree must obtain one within three years of hire.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Current licensure through the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics required.

Why McLeod Health?

Join an organization committed to excellence in patient care, professional growth, and the development of future healthcare leaders. As the Dietetic Internship Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to influence both clinical outcomes and the education of tomorrow's nutrition professionals.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.