Dietitian II

Nutrition Care Specialist

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility — we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary:

Responsible for evaluating, coordinating, and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for patients. Provides education and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare professionals on nutritional needs. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization. Serves as a role model, resource, and leader in clinical nutrition practice.

Essential Functions:

• Performs nutritional screening and comprehensive assessment for all assigned patients.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nutrition care plans, including enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

• Provides medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, and counseling to individuals and groups.

• Assesses learning needs and abilities of patients, modifies educational materials, and evaluates comprehension following education or counseling.

• Documents all aspects of nutrition care, education, and counseling in a timely and accurate manner.

• Serves as a resource for nutrition information, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and participates in patient care conferences.

• Serves as a preceptor or trainer for dietetic interns, students, and new staff; maintains curriculum and evaluates performance.

• Participates in committees, work groups, projects, and evidence-based research to improve nutrition services and patient outcomes.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and maintains current registration, licensure, and continuing education requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in dietic, nutrition, or a related field

Master's degree in nutrition is preferred

Experience Requirement:

2-3 years of experience in dietic, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures:

Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Applicable state Dietician License

Working Conditions:

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands:

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing or preparing materials); and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.