ASCP Registered Dietitian; RD; Nutritional Services

ASCP Registered Dietitian (RD) - Nutritional Services

Bucyrus, MO $57,009 - $72,099 a year

Full Time

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing expert nutritional care and education to hospital patients. As a Registered Dietitian, you will evaluate, develop, and implement personalized nutrition plans, including order writing and parenteral/enteral nutrition support. You will also provide inpatient nutrition counseling, staff education, and intern precepting, while assisting with policy development and regulatory compliance.

• Assess and create individualized nutrition care plans for patients.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to communicate assessments and interventions.
• Deliver nutritional education to inpatients to support their health and recovery.
• Identify and address issues related to patient feeding, supplements, and tube feeds in coordination with food services and nursing staff.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Support administrative tasks related to nutritional care, including compliance with regulatory standards and policy development.

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition is required.

One year of clinical dietetics experience is preferred.

Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and hold a valid Registered Dietitian license for the state.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, use a computer, stand and walk for extended periods, teach and communicate nutrition effectively, and perform measurements and calculations.

May encounter challenging conditions in patient care areas, including exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, heat, noise, wet floors, chemicals, and sharp objects in food production areas. Noise levels may vary in patient rooms and nursing stations.