Dietitian Registered Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for the Pediatric Behavioral Health and Eating Disorders unit. The role involves evaluating and coordinating nutrition care, educating patients, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold a Registered Dietitian credential and obtain Kentucky licensure within 6 months of hire. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with occasional weekends/holidays; salary ranges shown and deadline

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Clinical nutrition experience in an acute care setting preferred; must obtain and provide proof of RD registration and Kentucky licensure within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, coordinate, and implement the nutrition care plan for pediatric patients.
• Provide education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs.
• Serve as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and the general public.
• Exhibits nutrition expertise in specified area of practice within the Pediatrics/Behavioral Health unit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Counseling

Time management

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Prioritization

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

BA

Job description

Working Title Clinical Dietitian - Pediatric Behavioral Health and Eating Disorders

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

Salary Range $25.52-39.10/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Dietitian and Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Also involves some exposure to cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00am – 4:30pm; regular weekends and holidays required.

Job Summary

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients. Provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs. Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC , and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public. Serves as a role model, resource, and leader for other clinical dietitians. Exhibits nutrition expertise in specified area of practice. This position is located in the Pediatrics/Behavioral Health unit. There is an internal candidate being conisdered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The skills required for this position are strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as technical, counseling, time management, computer, and critical/analytical thinking and understanding capabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently; prioritize and delegate; set and meet deadlines; problem-solve; is flexible and adaptive to change; customer service-focused; and facilitates learning and provides constructive feedback.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Clinical nutrition experience in an acute care setting preferred. If candidate is not already registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, they must obtain and provide proof of registration and licensure within 6 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in separation from employment.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/09/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.