Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Part-time Dietitian Clinical at the Joseph E. Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role focuses on nutritional assessments, diet histories, care plans, and collaboration with care teams to support veterans.

Licensure by the Kentucky Board and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration are required. The agency conducts background checks and offers a part-time schedule under 100 hours per month.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
• Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed nutritional assessments.
• Prepares diet histories and evaluations of resident food patterns.
• Documents nutritional care plans and makes written evaluations.
• Participates in team meetings.

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Title: Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $24.86 - $37.29 Hourly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413 USA

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a Part-time Dietitian Clinical at our facility. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:

• Conducts detailed nutritional assessments.
• Prepares diet histories and evaluations of resident food patterns.
• Documents nutritional care plans and makes written evaluations.
• Participates in teams meetings.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists http://bdn.ky.gov/. Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. http://www.cdrnet.org/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a food service setting

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katie Burgett at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D