Registered Dietitian Cardiac Clinic

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutritional care for bariatric and cardiac patients at Saint Thomas Heart Midtown. The role emphasizes diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits, with collaboration across surgeons and care teams.

You will lead education sessions, support groups, and ensure accurate EMR documentation and accreditation compliance within a full-time, day schedule.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• Experience in outpatient or cardiac care is preferred.
• Ability to develop and monitor nutrition care plans and document in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments and care plans.
• Counsel patients on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits.
• Lead bariatric and cardiac nutrition education sessions and support groups.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams and ensure EMR documentation and accreditation compliance.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary counseling

Patient education

EMR documentation

Collaboration with surgeons

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's degree or technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Provide Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
• Manage the Care Continuum: Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counselingâfocusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habitsâwhile continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
• Lead Patient Education: Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
• Collaborate and Document: Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
  

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Saint Thomas Heart Midtown
• Specialty: Cardiac
• Schedule: Days | Full-time
  

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
• Manage the Care Continuum: Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counselingâfocusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habitsâwhile continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
• Lead Patient Education: Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
• Collaborate and Document: Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
• degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
  

Additional Preferences

• Outpatient experience
• Experience working with cardiac patients
  

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.