Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian Full Time, Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Position Summary:

To ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), FNS Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR), and/or the staff of FNS Department. If not based in-house, visits to the centers are at appropriate times and of sufficient duration and frequency to provide continuing liaison with the medical and nursing staff, advice to the Administrator, and guidance to the FNS department. Although the emphasis of this position is in the clinical area, duties may include all aspects of food and nutrition services.

Experience:

1-2 years in geriatric nutrition is preferred. Experience of a Dietetic Internship or similar type of training is required.

Licensure:

Must meet Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Requirements for

RDN's About NHC Knoxville :

Our campus is home to a 127-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness. NHC Knoxville offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. NHC Knoxville is located at 809 Emerald Avenue N.E., Knoxville, TN 37917