Dietitian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Charleston is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to assess the nutritional status of patients and residents and plan interventions to improve health outcomes. You will work closely with the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, FNS Manager, NDTR, and staff to ensure comprehensive nutrition care.

The role focuses on clinical nutrition, with potential involvement in other aspects of food and nutrition services as needed, including liaison with medical and nursing

Qualifications

• Must have sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with senior care populations and 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; internship or equivalent training expected.
• Must be able to assess nutritional status and plan care based on nutrition principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of patients/residents and plan approaches to improve status.
• Provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, FNS Manager, NDTR, and staff.
• Visit centers as needed to provide liaison with medical and nursing staff.
• Emphasize clinical nutrition while supporting other nutrition services.

Skills

RDN (Registered Dietitian)

Clinical nutrition

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Dietetics internship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Charleston
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Charleston
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

The Registered Dietitian will ensure that the 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

Training - Food and Nutrition

Expert

Required

Registered Dietician

Equal Opportunity Employer
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