Dietitian - Bolivar, TN

STI; Bolivar (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Bolivar, TN is seeking a licensed Registered Dietitian to oversee therapeutic diets in a state facility, providing medical nutrition therapy and counseling to patients. This role demands careful assessment of medical records, nutrition histories, and anthropometric data to support optimal nutritional status.

The RD will develop nutrition care plans, calculate caloric needs, fluid and protein targets, and check menu items for therapeutic adequacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field required.
• Three years of professional dietetics work experience including at least one year as a registered dietitian.
• Graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, or related field may substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administer medical nutrition therapy.
• Consult with medical and nursing staff to support patient care.
• Assess/analyze data from medical records to make nutrition recommendations.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Calculate weight range, BMI, and nutritional needs to establish care plans.
• Check caloric and nutrient content of foods on menus to meet therapeutic needs.

Skills

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field

Job description

Dietitian
Bolivar, TN
12+ MonthsMUST BE LICENSED AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field and experience equivalent to three years of professional dietetics work including at least one year of experience as a registered dietitian. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food) or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-specialized experience.

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional dietetics works. Plans therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administers medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health conditions. Serves as a consultant to medical and nursing staff. Assesses/analyzes data from medical records (e.g., medical diagnoses, medical/nutrition history, food intake records, anthropometric data, laboratory results), and other relevant documentation to make recommendations for maintaining or improving nutritional status. Assesses nutritional needs, dietary regimens, and current medical treatment to develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Calculates weight range, body mass index (BMI) and nutritional needs (e.g., daily caloric intake, proteins, fluids, and other needed nutrients) as necessary to establish nutrition care plans. Checks the caloric and nutrient content (e.g., protein, vitamins, and minerals) of foods on individual menus and/or facility menus to determine adjustments needed to meet clients' therapeutic needs.