Registered Dietitian - Physician's Clinic

River Valley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Behavioral Health in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian to perform nutrition assessments, quarterly kitchen inspections, and menu spreading across multiple programs in a seven-county area. Duties include collaborating with healthcare staff and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Kentucky RD licensure, plus the ability to work daytime shifts on a part-time schedule. Travel to program locations is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional needs of new admissions and long-term clients.
• Inspects kitchen and food storage area.
• Provides input into food preparation, service, and storage to assure that federal and state guidelines are being met.
• Performs menu reviews and spreading of menus.
• In-services of current employees, as well as new hires.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding the nutritional needs of patients.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Owensboro, KY 42301
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Frequent
• Job Shift: Day

Job Summary: Responsible for providing services to include, but not limited to: complete nutritional assessments, provide quarterly kitchen inspections, perform menu spreading, and assist with menus as requested. Services are provided to the following programs in a seven county area: RVBH Hospital, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Psychiatric Residential Treat Facilities (2), Residential Chemical Dependency Program, Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program, Strategic Partnerships Residential Program, and Henderson and IL II (Beaver Dam) Group Homes, and NM Solutions..

Essential Functions:

• Assesses nutritional needs of new admissions and long-term clients, as indicated.
• Inspects kitchen and food storage area.
• Provides input into food preparation, service, and storage to assure that federal and state guidelines are being met.
• Performs menu reviews and spreading of menus.
• In-services of current employees, as well as new hires.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding the nutritional needs of patients.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Registered Dietician Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION: Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Kentucky

Knowledge and Skills:

• MANDT: No
• Valid Driver’s License: Yes
• CPR/ First Aid: No