Registered Dietitian I: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission invites a Registered Dietitian I to join our nutrition care team. You will develop personalized nutrition plans to support patients' health and recovery, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, MNT, education, and EHR documentation.

You will assist discharge planning and quality improvement. A Bachelor's in Dietetics and an RDN credential are required, with growth opportunities in our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or a related field.
• RDN credential required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using medical records, patient interviews, and data.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition education, counseling, and referrals.
• Monitor patient progress and modify nutrition interventions as needed.
• Document nutrition assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and monitoring activities in the EHR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care related to nutrition needs.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for patients, families, clinical staff, and foodservice personnel.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, research projects, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and supervision of dietetic interns, registration-eligible dietitians, dietetic technicians, and new team members.
• Develop and maintain patient education materials and clinical resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

RDN credential

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission invites a Registered Dietitian I to join our nutrition care team. You will develop personalized nutrition plans to support patients' health and recovery, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, MNT, education, and EHR documentation.

You will assist discharge planning and quality improvement. A Bachelor's in Dietetics and an RDN credential are required, with growth opportunities in our