Temporary Outpatient Registered Dietitian

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Career development and training

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC seeks a temporary Registered Dietitian to join Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY. You will guide nutritional therapy for patients, build relationships with physicians and nurses, and support patient satisfaction through evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, education for patients and staff, and documentation of goals in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with CRD and state licensure as required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and nutrition care processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Provide interventions based on evidence-based practice.
• Educate patients, families, nursing and food service staff on nutrition needs.
• Document assessments and interventions in medical records.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on nutrition status.
• Manage orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend patient rounds and support clinical nutrition policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Registered Dietitian (CRD)

Bachelor's or Master's in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Location: Jackson Purchase Medical Center Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 35.00 USD Hourly Work Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team! Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Temporary Registered Dietitian at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY
• Starting rate: $35/hour (Negotiable based on experience)
• 24 hours/week
• Anticipated coverage period: Starting in January 2027 for 8-12 weeks
• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Nouri

Nouri is where Registered Dietitians practice at the top of their license from day one. Built by HHS, Nouri exists to make the RD profession as respected as the training behind it: a graduate degree, a clinical credential, and years of expertise that patients depend on every day. We believe nutrition is medicine, and that the dietitians who deliver it deserve a practice worthy of their skill - one where their clinical judgment is seen, supported, and advanced. Nouri brings clinically ambitious dietitians into acute care, senior living, and behavioral health settings across the country and gives them room to grow without ever leaving the patients they got into this work for. Here, advancing your career doesn't mean stepping away from clinical practice. Clinical depth is the advancement.