Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy (PRN, First Shift)

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and education across the care continuum. This PRN, first-shift role performs nutrition assessments, develops therapeutic diet plans, and collaborates with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program, RD credential or registry eligibility, and Kentucky licensure within the stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an ACEND-accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian credential through the CDR or registry-eligible.
• Must obtain CDR registration within 6 months of hire if not already credentialed.
• Kentucky licensure required within 3 months of hire or after credentials.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Monitor patient response to therapeutic diets and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document nutrition care activities accurately in the medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with training and orientation of dietetic interns or staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (ACEND-accredited program)

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and education across the care continuum. This PRN, first-shift role performs nutrition assessments, develops therapeutic diet plans, and collaborates with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program, RD credential or registry eligibility, and Kentucky licensure within the stated timelines.