Registered Dietitian

The Job Shop; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job Shop is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide therapeutic nutritional care to individuals living on campus and to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams serving residents in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, developing individualized plans, and training staff on safe mealtime practices while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• RD credential required and licensure in Kentucky.
• Experience providing therapeutic nutritional care.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic nutritional care under supervision.
• Conduct detailed dietary assessments and make recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings.
• Review and maintain diet orders and dining plans.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to support resident care.
• Provide nutrition education to staff and residents.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff training

Education

Registered Dietitian credential (RD)

KY licensure for Dietitians/Nutritionists

Job description

Join our team and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, individualized nutritional care. We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to support our Nutritional Services Department and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve.

The Nutritional Services Department includes Foodservice, Registered Dietitian services, Expressions Tea and Gifts, and the Outpatient Specialty Clinic related to RD consults. Under the oversight of the Director of Nutritional Services, the Registered Dietitian will work collaboratively with Therapy Services and other departments to provide personalized nutritional care for individuals and patients seen in the Outpatient Clinic.

This role is committed to delivering services at the highest standard of professional practice while maintaining compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provide therapeutic nutritional care to individuals living on campus under the supervision of the Director of Nutritional Services
• Conduct detailed nutritional assessments and provide recommendations to improve individual outcomes
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Perform staff in-services and training sessions
• Monitor food habits, preferences, allergies, and dietary needs of residents
• Train staff during New Employee Orientation on Safe Mealtime practices
• Maintain current diet orders and collaborate with other disciplines on Dining Plan development and revisions
• Review and approve home cooking programs involving meals and snacks
• Work closely with Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to provide individualized resident care
• Provide individualized treatment services in the specialty care clinic for applicable patients
• Complete required monitoring and documentation according to schedule
• Provide nutrition education to staff and residents in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Learn and follow all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and highly professional individual who is passionate about improving lives through nutrition and wellness.