Registered Dietitian
About The Position
HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate Registered Dietitian to join the culinary team at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, Tennessee. The dietitian guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy and helps create a healthy, healing environment. The role builds relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs. The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessment and interventions for inpatient and outpatient care, educates patients and staff, documents nutrition goals and interventions, and coordinates therapeutic diet and supplement orders. Long-term care experience is preferred but not required. Starting salary is $80,000 annually, negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credential through 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.
- Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
- Service-oriented approach focused on exceeding expectations.
- Positive and professional demeanor.
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects and needs.
- Willingness to support the team where needed to achieve outcomes.
- Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Educate patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff about nutritional needs.
- Document patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record.
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff about patients’ nutritional status.
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
- Attend patient rounds.
- Maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation and sick).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development and ongoing training.
- Paid CDR and state licensure.
- Up to 18 free continuing education units annually.
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Job Type
Full-time
