Clinical Dietitian

Clinical DietitianShifts Available: Days - Monday, Wednesday and FridayEmployment Type: Full TimeHours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 4:30pmLocation: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KSWe are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian's assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian's goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.ResponsibilitiesNutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health historyDevelop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutritionTrack patients' progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are metWork closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plansEducate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planningEnsure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standardsQualificationsRegistered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)One year healthcare experience desirableHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: