Outpatient Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The Outpatient Registered Dietitian at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy to support a healthy, healing environment. The role builds relationships with physicians and nurses to promote patient satisfaction and quality care tailored to each patient’s nutritional needs. The position includes inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition work. Starting salary is $62,000 annually, negotiable based on experience, with a $3,000 registered dietitian sign-on bonus. Additional role-specific support includes paid CDR and state licensure fees and up to 18 free continuing education units annually.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and dietitian licensure as required by state regulations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
- Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds and communicate effectively in written, spoken, and non-verbal forms.
- Service-oriented approach, professionalism, self-motivation, ability to prioritize, teamwork, integrity, discretion, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Educate patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
- Document patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in medical records.
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff about patients’ nutritional status.
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- $3,000 registered dietitian sign-on bonus.
- Paid CDR and state licensure fees.
- Up to 18 free CEUs annually.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development and ongoing training.
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Job Type
Full-time
