Dietitian

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Professional development grants

Job summary

Novant Health Bariatric Clinic in Kernersville and Greensboro, NC seeks a Licensed Dietitian for a full-time role with flexible scheduling. The position supports remote and on-site work, with a $1,500 CME allowance and professional development grants.

Responsibilities include nutritional assessments, care plan development, patient education, progress monitoring, and collaboration with healthcare teams. RD licensure and state license are required; remote work is possible as needed.

Qualifications

• RD credential required (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian in relevant state
• Minimum 1 year experience as Registered Clinical Dietitian preferred
• Ability to complete validation and competency testing
• Strong communication and patient education skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments for patients
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Remote work may be required based on need and volume

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Patient education

Communication skills

Dietetics knowledge

Education

Bachelor in dietetics or nutrition

Graduate degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Join Our Team as a Licensed Dietitian

Position: Dietitian
Location: Novant Health Bariatric Clinic, Kernersville & Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time, Daytime position with a flexible schedule that allows for both Remote and On-Site opportunities, supporting operational needs while promoting work life balance.

**$1,500 annually for CME allowance**

• Approved grant funding is available to support professional development opportunities, including additional and specialty certifications for the Registered Dietitian, which would help further enhance the program’s clinical resources and services.
• Flexibility with remote work.

Position Overview

• Conduct Nutritional Assessments: Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients' nutritional status to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and Implement Care Plans: Create individualized nutrition care plans based on assessment findings and collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide Education and Counseling: Offer one-on-one and group education sessions to patients and families, focusing on nutrition-related topics and behavior change strategies.
• Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Regularly assess and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure effective nutrition management.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition care into overall patient treatment plans.
• Position offers Remote work as dictated by need and volume.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian status by the commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
  • Licensed Dietitian in appropriate state, required.
• Additional skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support patient education and patient engagement in self-care management to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavior needs among the patients being served.
• Additional skills preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relay information to diverse audiences for one-on-one consultations, small and large group presentations; dynamic presence for media interviews, health fairs and other invited presentations/appearances.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.