Part-Time Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian joins the culinary team at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester, guiding patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy. The role supports a healthy and healing environment and works with physicians and nurses to promote patient satisfaction and quality care that meets individual nutritional needs. The position is 8 hours per week, with a starting rate of $30 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The dietitian provides evidence-based nutritional assessments and interventions for inpatient and outpatient care; educates patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff; documents assessments, goals, and interventions in the medical record; manages physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements; attends patient rounds; and maintains clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a dietitian license 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-motivated, with the ability to prioritize projects and needs effectively.
- 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.
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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
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Job Type
Part-time
