Clinical Dietitian

North Alabama Shoals Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care to inpatients and outpatients in our community-focused hospital. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing individualized care plans, and delivering medical nutrition therapy for diverse conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease, renal disorders, and malnutrition. The Clinical Dietitian will document in the EHR, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and educate patients and families. This on-site role supports a collaborative, patient-centered culture and offers opportunities for professional growth and quality improvement involvement. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients and outpatients using evidence-based standards. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the care team. Provide medical nutrition therapy for a range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiac, renal, and gastrointestinal disorders. Document assessments, plans, and progress notes accurately in the EHR and meet regulatory requirements. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and ensure continuity of care at discharge. Support menu planning, diet order accuracy, and foodservice coordination as needed. Contribute to quality improvement, performance metrics, and nutrition-related policy development. Precept students or new staff as assigned and maintain continuing education to sustain credentials. Key Competencies Medical nutrition therapy Nutritional assessment Care planning Electronic Health Records (EHR) Clinical documentation Interdisciplinary collaboration Menu planning/formulary knowledge Patient and family education Regulatory compliance (CMS/Joint Commission) Anthropometric measurements Enteral/parenteral nutrition basics Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Required Qualifications Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - required or eligible State of Alabama dietitian/nutritionist licensure - required or obtainable Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) - preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) - preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr