Registered Dietitian Full-Time

Nhccare; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Charleston is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional status and plan interventions for residents and patients. The RDN will collaborate with the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, FNS staff, and medical teams to ensure comprehensive nutrition care across the facility.

The role emphasizes clinical nutrition with potential involvement in foodservice operations and staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess nutritional status and plan care for patients.
• Experience in clinical nutrition preferred but not required.
• Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of patients/residents.
• Plan and implement nutrition care interventions.
• Coordinate with FNS Director and staff; liaise with medical staff.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Clinical nutrition

Care planning

Education

RDN credential (ACEND)

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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