Registered Dietitian - Sumter, SC - SC26-07058

NavitasPartners•Sumter, SC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian for an exciting Travel or Local job in Sumter, SC. This position involves conducting detailed nutritional assessments and screenings for adult patients in medical, surgical, and ICU settings. The role requires developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and care plans, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include providing nutrition education and counseling, managing enteral and parenteral nutrition support, monitoring patient progress, and documenting all interventions. The Registered Dietitian will also float to various adult acute care units as needed and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Active South Carolina Dietetics License.
Clinical experience in adult medical, surgical, and critical care/ICU units.
Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition assessment.
Willingness and flexibility to float to various adult units based on facility needs.
Open to first-time travelers with strong relevant clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous inpatient hospital experience.
Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed nutritional assessments and screenings for adult patients in medical, surgical, and ICU settings.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and care plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and their families.
Assess and manage enteral nutrition support for patients as appropriate.
Assess and manage parenteral nutrition support for critically ill patients.
Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition care plans as needed.
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
Float to various adult acute care units as needed to support patient care and departmental coverage.
Ensure compliance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based nutrition practices.