DIETITIAN
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the inpatient clinical nutrition team at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. In this acute care setting, the Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education, working with a collaborative healthcare team to support patient outcomes. The role includes conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing individualized care plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients, families, and caregivers. The Dietitian applies evidence-based practice in accordance with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols; contributes to quality and performance improvement initiatives; and collaborates with food service management to support patient satisfaction and service goals. The position may also involve mentoring staff and dietetic interns through education and training. New graduates with strong clinical training are welcome to apply. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to take the CDR examination/obtain CDR certification.
- Hold a dietitian license in the state of practice, or be willing to obtain one, as applicable.
- Healthcare experience is preferred; new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience.
- Strong clinical training for new graduates.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes.
- Monitor patient progress and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in an acute care setting.
- Educate patients, families, caregivers, staff, and the community on nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
- Apply current research and evidence-based practices in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols.
- Contribute to QAPI initiatives to advance patient care and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with food service management to support patient satisfaction and service goals.
- Support staff and dietetic interns through education and training, as applicable.
Benefits
- Education reimbursement for advanced learning.
- Career advancement and growth programs tailored to RDNs.
- Financial rewards for obtaining specialty board certifications.
- Relocation assistance for moves of 50 or more miles, based on location.
- Coverage of professional membership dues, CDR fees, and licensure fees.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) through a nutrition education webinar series.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) and retirement plans.
- Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay, varying by site and state.
- Paid parental leave and personal leave.
- Shopping discounts and commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs.
- Identity theft protection and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
