Nutritionist

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeks a Dietitian to perform nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, and counseling for hospitalized patients and outpatients across settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition Manager to ensure high-quality food service and patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics, internship or clinical experience in progress, successful CDR exam, and Tennessee licensure within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other nutrition-related health sciences field.
• Internship or clinical experience in progress as approved by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must pass CDR exam and obtain Tennessee licensure within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling for hospitalized patients and outpatients.
• Assist Director in compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations; develop and administer department policies and procedures.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Education and counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Job description

This position is responsible for nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Assists Director in meeting compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations; development, implementation and administration of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work. Maintain excellent working relationships with other hospital departments. Conduct in-service training. Plans, implements and evaluates means to improve customer satisfaction on a continuous basis. Investigates and resolves customers’ complaints about food quality or service. Places orders for equipment, and supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and facility. Other duties may be assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other nutrition-related health sciences field, as well as, currently working on the completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship or clinical experience. Must successfully pass CDR exam and then obtain Licensure in the State of Tennessee by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners within 12 months of employment.
Nutritionist will perform under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and/or Clinical Dietitian. All documentation will be co-signed by a Registered Dietitian.