Clinical Dietitian
Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian, designs and implements nutrition care plans for hospital patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. The role assesses nutritional status, monitors patient progress, educates patients and families, collaborates with healthcare teams, and ensures dietary staff prepare meals that meet safety and health standards. The goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management. This is a per diem position, meaning work is as needed.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD) license.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care.
- Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history.
- Create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition.
- Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.
- Work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about nutrition, special diets, and post-discharge meal planning.
- Ensure meals prepared by dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.
Benefits
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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