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Clinical Dietitian

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $22.89 - $33.20 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-407751 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Remote No Category Dietary

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

The Clinical Dietitian provides optimal nutritional care for patients through nutrition education, nutrition consultation, and provision of meal service.  Provides patient care and services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations including determination of individual patient needs, incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, planning and provision of individualized care.  The Clinical Dietitian assists with planning therapeutic diets in accordance with physician's diagnoses and requirements of regulatory agencies.  Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement nutrition care plans.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
  1. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
  2. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.
  3. Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
  4. Provides care/services based on identified needs.
  5. Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
  6. Consults with Hospital/department resources.
  7. Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
  8. Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
  9. Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.  
  10. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)

Does Not Apply

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition required.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Registered Dietitian status and Licensed Dietitian status within the state of Kentucky required.  

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.  

PREFERRED Qualifications

Master's Degree in specialized field preferred.

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. 

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