Dietitian

Join Our Team as a Licensed Dietitian 

Position: Dietitian 
Location: Bariatric Clinic, Kernersville & Greensboro North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time Position, Daytime Hours with a Flexible work Schedule 

NOTE: Some flexibility with remote work may be available as volume allows and based on the needs of the department.

**$1,500 annually for CME allowance**

• Approved grant funding is available to support professional development opportunities, including additional and specialty certifications for the Registered Dietitian, which would help further enhance the program’s clinical resources and services.

• Flexibility with remote work. 

   

 Position Overview:

• Conduct Nutritional Assessments: Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients' nutritional status to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and Implement Care Plans: Create individualized nutrition care plans based on assessment findings and collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide Education and Counseling: Offer one-on-one and group education sessions to patients and families, focusing on nutrition-related topics and behavior change strategies.
• Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Regularly assess and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure effective nutrition management.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition care into overall patient treatment plans.
• Position offers Remote work as dictated by need and volume. 

 Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Licensed Dietitian in the appropriate state.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian preferred.
• Skills: Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge and skills to support patient education and engagement in self-care management.

 Why Choose Novant Health?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and more.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to continuing education and training programs to support career growth.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the health and well-being of the Novant Health community through meaningful work.

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition.
  • Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian status by the commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
  • Licensed Dietitian in appropriate state, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support patient education and patient engagement in self-care management to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavior needs among the patients being served.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relay information to diverse audiences for one-on-one consultations, small and large group presentations; dynamic presence for media interviews, health fairs and other invited presentations/appearances.