Registered Dietitian - Clinical

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides individualized nutritional care to inpatient patients and collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes. The role assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops recommendations, and documents care in the electronic medical record. It also provides education to patients, families, professional staff, students, and dietetic interns.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff and other caregivers, delivering community presentations as required, and helping prepare future nutrition professionals. The position works under the general direction of the Nutrition Department Outpatient Team Lead. Candidates with varying levels of clinical nutrition experience are encouraged to apply; career levels are based on education, certification, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Arkansas.
• Completion of a dietetic internship.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience.
• Registered Dietitian II: Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian credentials and at least one year of clinical experience.
• Registered Dietitian III: Master’s degree or specialty certification, at least two years of experience, and ability to precept dietetic interns participating in the UAMS internship program.
• Registered Dietitian IV: At least four years of experience, a master’s degree, and specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and make recommendations to meet those needs.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Educate families, students, and other professional staff.
• Discuss patient needs with medical staff and other caregivers.
• Perform clerical and office duties.
• Give presentations outside the hospital as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level