Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Registered Dietitian

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Nourish Health. Empower Healing. Transform Lives.

At AdventHealth, our mission is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ by providing compassionate, whole-person care. As a Registered Dietitian, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of patients through evidence-based nutrition care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, you'll help patients achieve their health goals through individualized nutrition interventions, education, and compassionate support.

If you're passionate about clinical nutrition, patient education, and making a meaningful difference through whole-person care, we'd love to have you join our team.

The Registered Dietitian applies the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to assess, diagnose, develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for adult and pediatric patients. This role provides evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with professional practice standards, regulatory requirements, and AdventHealth policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments through medical record review, patient interviews, anthropometric measurements, nutrition-focused physical examinations, and evaluation of clinical data.

• Analyze assessment findings to identify nutrition risk factors, nutrition diagnoses, malnutrition indicators, learning needs, and health behaviors affecting patient outcomes.

• Develop, implement, document, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process (NCP).

• Provide evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, education, and referrals to support individualized patient goals.

• Utilize patient-centered counseling techniques that promote health literacy, cultural sensitivity, and behavior change.

• Monitor patient progress and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions while modifying care plans as appropriate.

• Document accurate, complete, and timely nutrition assessments and interventions within the electronic health record.

• Enter nutrition-related orders in accordance with approved medical staff policies and procedures.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Identify and address complex discharge planning needs to support safe transitions of care and achievement of nutrition goals.

• Serve as a nutrition resource for clinical teams, foodservice staff, patients, and families.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, research activities, and departmental goals.

• Assist in the orientation, training, and supervision of dietetic interns, registration-eligible dietitians, dietetic technicians, and new team members.

• Develop, review, and maintain patient education materials, clinical resources, and departmental reference tools.

• Support regulatory readiness and compliance with accreditation and survey requirements.

• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements –https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$24.01 – $49.11

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.