Part-Time Registered Dietitian

Caris Healthcare•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian will ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department. If not based in-house, visits to the centers are at appropriate times and of sufficient duration and frequency to provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff, advice to the Administrator, and guidance to the FNS department. Although the emphasis of this position is in the clinical area, duties may include all aspects of food and nutrition services. Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population and other healthcare patients. Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs. At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential. Experience of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent training is expected. Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for the patients. Why NHC? We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases. Benefits Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Work Location: NHC HealthCare Charleston 2230 Ashley Crossing Drive Charleston, SC 29414 If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/ EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for RDNs
Experience of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent training is expected
Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles
Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for the patients

Nice To Haves

At least one year's experience in clinical nutrition is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately
Plan approaches to improve status if needed
Provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department
Provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff
Advice to the Administrator
Guidance to the FNS department