Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) license or certification in the state of employment required.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience in an acute care or hospital setting required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of current nutrition care standards, medical nutrition therapy, and evidence-based dietetic practices.
• Familiarity with hospital food service operations, food safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and make sound clinical decisions independently.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and standard computer applications.
• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and state licensure (where applicable) required.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Attendance

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates clear and professional communication with patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and external partners.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.

Mathematical and Analytical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills to support quality patient care.

Essential Functions

To perform this position successfully, the individual must be able to carry out the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition standards and professional practice guidelines.
• Monitor patient progress and revise nutrition interventions as clinically indicated.
• Identify patient and family educational needs and provide nutrition counseling.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Exercise independent judgment while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients, families, and community partners.
• Support the organization's mission, vision, values, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
• Effectively prioritize responsibilities and complete assignments within established timeframes.
• Pursue opportunities for professional development and incorporate best practices into daily responsibilities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees, continuing education, and required in-service training.
• Utilize corporate and organizational resources appropriately for consultation and support.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

• Protect and advocate for patient rights while maintaining dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.
• Support new employee orientation and departmental education programs.
• Comply with all hospital safety policies, emergency preparedness procedures, and disaster response protocols.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives to reduce healthcare errors and improve outcomes.
• Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, OSHA standards, hazardous waste handling, and employee health requirements.
• Maintain compliance with information security and confidentiality standards by safeguarding patient and organizational data.

Leadership and Professionalism

• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and accountability.
• Promote collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Model organizational values while supporting high-quality patient care and teamwork.
• Build productive working relationships through effective communication, active listening, and mutual respect.

Continuing Education

Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials through ongoing continuing education and participation in employer-sponsored training programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work is performed in a hospital environment with a moderate noise level and may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and extended periods of computer use.