Registered Dietitian

Role Overview This position involves assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing personalized dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. The dietitian will instruct patients on post-discharge diets, monitor nutritional status, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure optimal nutrition care. Responsibilities include evaluating referral orders, documenting in medical records, conducting calorie counts, revising menus for nutritional adequacy, and assisting patients with special dietary requirements. Qualifications & Skills Registered dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.State licensure required; membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.Bachelor’s or higher degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.Preferred experience includes at least one year of clinical dietetics. Key Qualities Strong communication skills for counseling patients and collaborating with healthcare teams.Ability to evaluate nutritional plans and adapt dietary recommendations accordingly.Attention to detail in documentation and menu review. Key Duties Assess and address patients’ nutritional needs.Develop, implement, and revise dietary plans tailored to individual needs.Educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.Monitor and document nutritional progress in medical records.