Registered Dietitian

POSITION: Registered Dietitian

DEPARTMENT: Hospital Nursing

HOURS: Casual

WAGE RANGE: $33.10 - $42.55

General Responsibilities:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, education, and support to patients in the hospital setting at CCM Health. This role collaborates with providers, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that support patient health and recovery. The Registered Dietitian ensures nutrition services are provided in accordance with current clinical standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Education/Training:

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

- Maintains required continuing education for licensure.

- Working knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, disease prevention and management, and nutrition education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.

- Strong patient education and counseling skills with the ability to establish trust, promote patient engagement, and support behavior change.

- Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, organization, and sound professional judgment.

- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and effectively prioritize responsibilities.

- Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition practices and developments in food and nutritional science.

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.