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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Clinical Dietitian

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeEdwardsville, IL, USA$40 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
  • Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required; state license or certification is required if applicable.
  • Clinical nutrition assessment and care-planning skills are required.
  • The role requires clear documentation and knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management.
  • The role requires effective teaching and presentation skills, the ability to collaborate across disciplines, organization and follow-through, and awareness of survey readiness and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination.
  • Participate in the survey process by guiding staff on conduct and disclosure, maintaining an on-site presence with surveyors, coordinating timely information requests, initiating corrective action during surveys as appropriate, and collaborating with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.
  • Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients and prioritize high-risk referrals according to policy.
  • Complete assessments, care plans, education, and discharge-planning documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee menu management to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
  • Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics, and serve as a subject-matter resource.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
  • Support performance-improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food-service operations.
  • Maintain patient safety and privacy and follow infection-prevention and allergen-control practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior acute-care experience is preferred.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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