Inpatient Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient at Bell Hospital to assess and design individualized nutrition care plans for patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement nutrition strategies and monitor outcomes, while educating patients and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and participation in quality improvement activities within an academic health system setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required for RD credentialed after 1/1/2024
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Screens for nutrition risk and conducts nutrition assessments
• Develops personalized nutrition care plans and conducts follow-up assessments
• Collaborates with physicians and health care team to implement nutrition care
• Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional care
• Serves as student preceptor and supports staff with nutrition expertise
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based nutrition practices
• Participates in department quality improvement activities and education outreach

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition care planning

Education

Master's in Nutrition or Dietetics

Bachelor's in Nutrition or related field

High school diploma

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian (KDADS)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient at Bell Hospital to assess and design individualized nutrition care plans for patients. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement nutrition strategies and monitor outcomes, while educating patients and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and participation in quality improvement activities within an academic health system setting.