Registered Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition & Care

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Dietitian responsible for planning and implementing nutrition care for patients. The role involves oversight of food service coordination to ensure appropriate nutritional support, conducting patient assessments, and adhering to healthcare regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition, hold a registered dietitian certification, and ideally two years of acute care experience. This position is on-site and demands effective communication in English and detail orientation.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• License and/or certification from the State Licensing Board for Dietitians.
• Two years’ experience in acute care hospital preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement nutrition care for patients.
• Conduct initial and reassessments of admitted patients.
• Prescribe nutrition therapy and monitor tolerance.
• Coordinate with Culinary Services for patient meal satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of evidenced based clinical nutrition guidelines

Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented

Knowledge of quantity food production

Basic computer skills

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Dietitian responsible for planning and implementing nutrition care for patients. The role involves oversight of food service coordination to ensure appropriate nutritional support, conducting patient assessments, and adhering to healthcare regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition, hold a registered dietitian certification, and ideally two years of acute care experience. This position is on-site and demands effective communication in English and detail orientation.