Registered Dietitian Full-Time

National HealthCare Corporatio; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Charleston in Charleston, SC is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional status and plan care for patients/residents in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes nutrition-focused care with collaboration across the FNS team and medical staff.

You will advise the Director of FNS, NDTR, and staff, and may visit centers to provide ongoing liaison. Experience in clinical nutrition is valued; RDN credentials are required by the Academy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of patients/residents.
• Plan care to improve nutritional status.
• Provide guidance to FNS leadership and staff.
• May visit centers to liaise with medical staff and administration.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

RDN certification

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential

Dietetic Internship

Job description

NHC HealthCare Charleston
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Description

The Registered Dietitian will ensure thatthe 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.

Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414

EOE

Registered Dietician

Equal Opportunity Employer
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