Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centered Nutrition

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care to hospital patients at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Under supervision of senior dietitians and the Clinical Nutrition Director, you will assess patients, review records, develop and adjust nutrition plans, document in the EHR, and support discharge planning.

The role includes education for patients and staff, participation in interdisciplinary teams, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from ACEND‑accredited program.
• RDN credential with CDR; license eligibility or current RI license.
• Clear documentation of Rhode Island license/eligibility before start date.

Responsibilities

• Identify nutrition problems using accurate data and records.
• Assess anthropometrics, labs, and nutrition intake.
• Document and update nutrition plans in the EHR.
• Contribute to discharge planning and education for patients and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Medical records review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Rhode Island license eligibility/holding

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care to hospital patients at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Under supervision of senior dietitians and the Clinical Nutrition Director, you will assess patients, review records, develop and adjust nutrition plans, document in the EHR, and support discharge planning.

The role includes education for patients and staff, participation in interdisciplinary teams, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.