Clinical Dietitian

Overview:

Shifts Available: Days - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS

 

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian’s assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.  

Responsibilities:

• Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history 

• Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition 

• Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met 

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans 

• Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning 

• Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards 

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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Employment Status: Part Time < 60 Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity: