Part-Time Registered Dietitian – Medical Nutrition Therapy Lead

HHS; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition services and guide patients, families, and staff in medical nutrition therapy to create a healing environment. The role involves assessments, education, and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities include documenting goals, managing therapeutic diets, and participating in rounds to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required by state regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Educate patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
• Document assessments and nutritional goals in the medical record.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status.
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition services and guide patients, families, and staff in medical nutrition therapy to create a healing environment. The role involves assessments, education, and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities include documenting goals, managing therapeutic diets, and participating in rounds to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients.