Hospital Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy Expert

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Family leave

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Fertility support

Life insurance

Consumer discounts

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s in Denver is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy within an interdisciplinary team, following the Nutrition Care Process.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and RD licensure. 1–2 years of hospital clinical nutrition experience is preferred, with opportunities to impact patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required.
• One to two years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments per policy.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams for patients at nutritional risk.
• Evaluate patient nutritional needs by age, development, and disease.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans of care.
• Monitor outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ensure adherence to nutrition guidelines and ethics.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Job description

HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s in Denver is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy within an interdisciplinary team, following the Nutrition Care Process.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and RD licensure. 1–2 years of hospital clinical nutrition experience is preferred, with opportunities to impact patient care and outcomes.