Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Clinical Dietitian

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Full-timeCrestview, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field is required.
A minimum of 0–2 years of clinical dietetics experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is required.
Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation systems.
A registered dietitian certification is required.
For Arizona, Commission on Dietetic Registration certification is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments using information from medical records, patient interviews, families, and healthcare professionals.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, evaluate their effectiveness, and revise them as needed to support optimal patient outcomes.
Document relevant aspects of nutritional care in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition-related topics through individual consultations, group classes, and community presentations.
Participate in healthcare team meetings to discuss patient care needs and collaborate on treatment plans.
Serve as a resource for medical staff, nursing services, and other departments by providing expertise in clinical nutrition.
Assist with menu planning and portion specifications to ensure compliance with therapeutic diet requirements.
Monitor patient meal acceptance, conduct unit rounds as needed, and address concerns to enhance patient satisfaction.
Revise and maintain policies and procedures related to clinical nutrition to ensure quality and compliance with current standards.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates, implements, and improves patient nutritional care by managing physician-ordered therapeutic diets, providing nutrition education, and contributing to patient satisfaction initiatives. This role collaborates with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and ensures compliance with clinical nutrition standards and policies.

Essential Functions

Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments using information from medical records, patient interviews, families, and healthcare professionals.
Develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates their effectiveness, and revises them as needed to support optimal patient outcomes.
Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Educates patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition-related topics through individual consultations, group classes, and community presentations.
Participates in healthcare team meetings to discuss patient care needs and collaborate on treatment plans.
Serves as a resource for medical staff, nursing services, and other departments by providing expertise in clinical nutrition.
Assists with menu planning and portion specifications to ensure compliance with therapeutic diet requirements.
Monitors patient meal acceptance, conducts unit rounds as needed, and addresses concerns to enhance patient satisfaction.
Revises and maintains policies and procedures related to clinical nutrition to ensure quality and compliance with current standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required
0-2 years of clinical dietetics experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Commitment to professional growth and staying current with advancements in nutrition science.

Licenses and Certifications

REG DIET - Dietitian – Registered required

State Specific Requirements

Arizona: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification within six (6) months of hire date required.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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