Registered Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition (Full-time, Day)

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing nutrition care and education to patients and/or caregiver(s). Evaluates patients' nutritional status, develops and implements care plans, assesses nutrient requirements, recommends nutrition prescriptions, evaluates patient tolerance and effectiveness, as well as communicates information to physicians and other health care professionals. This Registered Dietitian position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Registered Dietitian state licensure (i.e.: SC LLR)
Registered Dietitian licensure from the CDR
Maintain 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years
Ability to interpret data, teach, communicate to other healthcare professionals, manipulate numbers and write in medical record

Nice To Haves

If hired on or prior to December 31, 2023, must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics AND Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Responsibilities

Coordinates, reviews, plans, updates, and implements medical nutrition therapy to patients according to established policies and procedures.
Monitors patients receiving nutrition support.
Provide nutrition education to patients, caregivers, staff and community partners.
Serves as a preceptor for medical, dietetic and food service interns and/or clinical research.
Participates and serves on interdisciplinary team meetings, patient rounds, multidisciplinary committees and/or discharge planning.
Assist with performance and quality improvement projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.