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/   #LI-TK1 Employment Status Part Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf