Part-Time Registered Dietitian

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance

401k with generous company contributions

Competitive Pay

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Registered Dietitian responsible for assessing the nutritional status of patients and planning interventions to improve their health. The role involves collaboration with medical staff and guiding the Food and Nutrition Services department.

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in foodservice and nutrition, preferably with experience in clinical nutrition or an accredited Dietetic Internship. Competitive pay and benefits include health insurance and a 401k plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population.
• At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition principles and ability to apply them.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately.
• Plan approaches to improve nutritional status if needed.
• Provide guidance to staff and conduct liaison with medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Interest in foodservice & nutrition

Knowledge of nutrition principles

Ability to assess nutritional status

Education

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs

Job description

Registered Dietitian

The Registered Dietitian will ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department. If not based in-house, visits to the centers are at appropriate times and of sufficient duration and frequency to provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff, advice to the Administrator, and guidance to the FNS department. Although the emphasis of this position is in the clinical area, duties may include all aspects of food and nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population and other healthcare patients.
• Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs.
• At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential. Experience of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent training is expected.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for the patients.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay

  Work Location

  NHC HealthCare Charleston
  2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
  Charleston, SC 29414

  EOE