Registered/Licensed Dietitian

Registered/Licensed Dietitian

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive, evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to individuals with chronic, complex, and nutrition-related health conditions. Through thorough nutrition assessments, individualized care planning, motivational interviewing, and ongoing follow-up, this position supports sustainable behavior change, effective disease management, and improved patient health outcomes.

The position collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure nutrition recommendations are integrated into coordinated patient care. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, utilizing virtual care technologies, developing educational resources, participating in quality improvement and program initiatives, and remaining current with nutrition research, clinical guidelines, and professional standards. Essential Functions

• Provide high-quality, person-centered Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, and education for patients with chronic and complex conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity/weight management, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, PCOS, eating disorders/disordered eating, wound healing, cancer nutrition, and other nutrition-related conditions
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments to evaluate nutritional status, identify nutrition-related problems, determine nutritional risk levels, and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and health goals
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition interventions, including diagnosis-specific nutrition recommendations and individualized nutrition prescriptions to support sustainable behavior change and improved health outcomes
• Counsel patients on nutrition strategies to improve disease management, including blood glucose management, weight management, cardiovascular health, and overall wellness
• Educate individuals on evidence-based nutrition principles, healthy eating habits, disease-specific nutrition therapy, and strategies to support long-term lifestyle changes
• Utilize motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling techniques to support patient engagement, self-management, and adherence to nutrition recommendations
• Interpret and evaluate clinical data obtained from medical records, laboratory values, medications, and health history to guide nutrition interventions and recommendations
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, and other healthcare professionals regarding nutrition recommendations, diet prescriptions, clinical concerns, and implementation of coordinated care plans
• Identify and prioritize patients requiring nutrition intervention and education based on referral needs, nutrition risk assessments, and clinical indicators
• Follow up with patients to monitor progress, provide ongoing support, reassess nutrition goals, and promote continued motivation and success within their nutrition program
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, care plans, and outcomes within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Utilize virtual care platforms and digital tools to provide effective nutrition counseling and education to patients
• Assist in the development, design, review, and improvement of patient education materials, nutrition resources, presentations, webinars, and outreach initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and innovation efforts to improve nutrition care delivery and patient outcomes
• Stay current with nutrition research, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practices through continuing education and professional development
• Participate in team meetings, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and in good standing.
• Current Delaware Registered Dietitian licensure (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field preferred. Candidates who achieved RD/RDN credential prior to the January 1, 2024 master’s degree requirement are eligible with a bachelor’s degree.