Registered Dietitian-PRN

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a PRN position. The candidate will deliver medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient outcomes. Responsibilities include performing nutrition assessments, developing personalized care plans, and providing education to patients and families. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and licensure in Kentucky are required. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian or registry eligible.
• No experience required but one year preferred.
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky required.
• Must obtain CDR registration within 6 months of hire if not already credentialed.
• Licensed Dietitian in Kentucky (must obtain within 3 months of hire or after credentials).

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Monitor patient response to therapeutic diets and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document nutrition care activities accurately in the medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with training and orientation of dietetic interns or staff as needed.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Patient counseling

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

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

ACEND-accredited program

Job description

Summary

Registered Dietitian - PRN

PRN, First Shift

The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to patients across the care continuum. This role performs nutrition assessments, develops therapeutic diet plans, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process to provide medical nutrition therapy
• Monitor patient response to therapeutic diets and modify care plans as needed
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Document nutrition care activities accurately in the medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
• Assist with training and orientation of dietetic interns or staff as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
• No experience required (one year experience preferred)
• Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible
• Must obtain CDR registration within 6 months of hire if not already credentialed
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky (must obtain within 3 months of hire or within 3 months after receiving credentials)

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.