Registered Dietician/Dietitian

Ellsworth County Medical Center; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, KS is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our patient-centered Nutrition Services team. You will lead nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient settings, build programs, and collaborate with clinicians and food service staff to improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold RD/RDN licensure, have strong clinical nutrition knowledge, and are passionate about education, continuous learning, and rural community health. Day shift, full-time role.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN with current licensure and registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work independently.
• Passion for education, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead nutrition care: assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling.
• Develop outpatient services: MNT, IBT, DSME.
• Provide diabetes education in collaboration with disease management program.
• Collaborate in plan-of-care meetings as patient advocate.
• Deliver inpatient nutrition services as needed and improve outcomes.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Independent work

Education and professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: PRIMARY - ELLSWORTH, KS 67439
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelors
• Job Shift: Day Shift
• Compensation: $29.16+/ hr. commensurate with relevant experience and certifications

Nourish Care.Build Programs.Make an Impact.

At Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC), nutrition is more than meals—it's medicine. We're looking for a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about patient-centered care, program development, and collaboration across clinical and food service teams. If you love blending clinical expertise with real-world impact, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care

• Lead all phases of nutrition care including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling.
• Build and grow outpatient clinical nutrition services, including:
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
  • Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT)
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)
• Provide diabetes education and nutrition interventions in partnership with our RHC diabetes disease management program.
• Serve as a strong patient advocate, representing nutritional needs during plan-of-care meetings.
• Deliver inpatient clinical nutrition services as needed- assessing nutrition risk, developing interventions, and improving patient outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and follow policies and procedures for patient nutrition care.

Collaboration & Program Development

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Take a solution-oriented approach, identifying challenges and implementing practical, effective improvements.
• Prepare goals and objectives to ensure nutrition services are meeting patient and organizational needs.
• Participate in departmental budgeting, including revenue and expense planning, in collaboration with leadership.

Food Service Oversight & Quality

• Provide education and guidance to food service staff on nutrition principles and specialized diets.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Manager to oversee:
  • Menu development and management
  • Food service processes and quality improvement
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards, patient preferences, and regulatory guidelines, including:
  • Nutritional analysis of recipes and menus
  • Disease-specific and specialized menu development
  • Evaluation of room service options
• Support and monitor Food Service Quality Programs, including dashboards, policies, procedures, food safety, sanitation, and continuous quality initiatives.

What You Bring

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with current licensure and registration
• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Passion for education, continuous learning, and professional growth
• Ability to balance clinical care, program development, and operational oversight

Why ECMC?

• Make a visible impact in a rural healthcare setting
• Opportunity to build and grow services, not just maintain them
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, compassion, and community
• Support for professional development and innovation

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters preferred.
• Experience: Clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language.
  • Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Certifications/Registrations: Registered with the CDR, the national accrediting body for dietitians, and Licensed with the State of Kansas, or eligible to sit for the registration exam; Certified Diabetes Educator preferred.