Dietitian

Position Title: Dietitian
Employment Type: Full-Time (if applicable)
Shift: 1st 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
Location: Bolivar, Tennessee- 38008
Duration: 11 months
Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to provide professional dietetics services within a state facility. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for developing therapeutic diets, providing medical nutrition therapy, and supporting patient health through evidence-based nutrition care.

The ideal candidate will have experience assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, providing dietary counseling, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapeutic diets and nutrition care plans based on individual patient needs.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health conditions.
• Assess and analyze patient information, including:
  
  • Medical diagnoses
  • Nutrition history
  • Food intake records
  • Anthropometric measurements
  • Laboratory results
  • Medical records and related documentation
  
  
  
• Evaluate nutritional status and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as a nutrition consultant.
• Calculate nutritional requirements, including:
  • Daily caloric needs
  • Protein requirements
  • Fluid requirements
  • Vitamin and mineral needs
  • BMI and weight ranges
  
  
  
• Review and adjust individual and facility menus to ensure they meet therapeutic nutrition requirements.
• Evaluate food menus for nutritional content and recommend modifications as needed.
• Monitor effectiveness of nutrition interventions and update care plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to nutrition assessments and patient care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in:
  
  • Dietetics
  • Nutrition
  • Home Economics (Food)
  • Closely related field
  
  
  
• Minimum 3 years of professional dietetics experience , including at least 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian .

Education & Experience Substitution

• Additional graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required non-specialized experience.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy in a healthcare, hospital, long-term care, or institutional setting.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition assessment practices.
• Ability to interpret medical records, laboratory data, and nutrition-related information.
• Strong communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• Clinical nutrition assessment
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Therapeutic diet planning
• Patient counseling and education
• Menu analysis and modification
• Healthcare team collaboration
• Documentation and compliance