Dietitian - NE

Position Details

• Schedule:
  
  Up to 15 Hours, Days (Flexible) Shift, PRN
• Category:
  Allied Health
• Location:
  
  Hilton Head Medical Center – Hilton Head, SC

• Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award and listed among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery in 2023.
• Holds Blue Distinction Center designations for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery, and has received 21 Certified Zero Harm Awards from the South Carolina Hospital Association.
• Top ratings in heart and stroke care:
  American Heart Association recognizes Novant Health for exceptional patient outcomes in heart failure.

Performs nutritional education and nutrition assessments on patients. Consults, educates patients/clients in one‑on‑one and group settings on risk factor reduction related to nutrition management. Communication occurs via phone, face‑to‑face, or video. Provides coaching to support behavior changes aimed at improving health status, reducing risk, and enhancing quality of life. Optimizes nutritional status through medical nutrition therapy for patients with nutrition risk, including assessment, individualized care plans, provider‐ordered recommendations, implementation of therapy, education, counseling for disease and nutrition risk management, and evaluation of outcomes.

Schedules and follows up with patients as needed with documentation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in managing health and nutrition factors.

Novant Health is committed to improving community health through innovation, research, and best‑in‑class technology and clinical care. Our team fosters collaboration, engagement, and community involvement. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and safety, guided by the principle "First Do No Harm."

• Environment fostering teamwork, engagement, and community involvement.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion supporting quality care.
• Responsibility to create a safe patient environment.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition required. Graduate Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian in state required.
• Required Skills:
  
  Successful completion of generic and department‑specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to support patient education and self‑care management across cultural and age diversity.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences, including one‑on‑one consultations, group presentations, and media engagement.

We believe remarkable care starts with compassion for patients, communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating an environment where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to be their full selves.

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