Registered Dietitian

Provide nutritional care for patients within the scope of responsibility Act as a consultant to healthcare professionals regarding nutritional care options Complete nutritional assessments and develop patient care plans based on clinical data, interviews, diagnoses, and treatment goals Provide oversight to dietetic technicians Recommend formulations, rates, and volumes for tube-fed and TPN patients Attend or provide input to Nutrition Support Service rounds, including QA data Provide nutrition care according to regulatory requirements Instruct patients and families on therapeutic, special, diabetic, renal, and general nutrition diets Monitor patient progress and document interventions in patient records Maintain customer service standards Participate in team discussions, rounds, care conferences, committees, pathway development, and collaborative practice Oversee implementation of diets, formulary supplements, calorie counts, and snacks Use DFM and diet office procedures to ensure appropriate foods are provided according to preferences and prescriber orders Participate in in-service education and remain current on nutrition advances and safe food-handling regulations Direct Food Service Associate activities as needed Communicate with vendors and sales representatives regarding products and equipment repairs Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field required Master's Degree is required to obtain the Registered Dietitian license, although some licensed professionals obtained their license before this requirement Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), either in place or received within 6 months of hire 1-3 years of experience preferred Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills Official transcript from accredited school or letter from the school’s registrar confirming program completion accepted upon graduation Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date Ability to meet light clinical physical requirements, including frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting of objects up to 20 lbs. Schedule flexibility and required PPE use and TB testing may apply Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in nutritional care, including patient assessments, care plan development, and oversight of dietetic technicians. Proficient in regulatory compliance, communication with healthcare professionals, and patient education on various dietary needs. Highest-signal resume keywords Registered Dietitian (RD) Nutritional Assessment Patient Care Plans Regulatory Compliance Patient Education Hard Skills Nutritional Care Clinical Data Analysis Dietary Formulation Tube Feeding Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Food Service Management Quality Assurance (QA) Diet Office Procedures Calorie Counting Therapeutic Diets Soft Skills Analytical Skills Communication Skills Customer Service Team Collaboration Instructional Skills Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Master's Degree in Nutrition Registered Dietitian (RD) License Industry Keywords Nutritional Care Dietetic Technician Oversight Patient Progress Monitoring Food Handling Regulations In-Service Education Tools & Technologies DFM Nutrition Support Service #J-18808-Ljbffr