Registered Dietitian, Shelbyville Hospital, PRN

Responsible for providing direct comprehensive nutrition services using evidence-based clinical standards of care to assess complex patient nutritional needs.
Identifies patients at risk, and provides treatment and therapy by coordinating medical nutrition support and directing nutrition care.
Assists with developing operating standards as needed and tools for promotion of optimum nutrition intake to increase treatment tolerance and quality of life.
Integrates patient nutrition support and management goals by collaborating with the medical and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Utilizes information systems to successfully coordinate patient care.
Teaches and counsels patients, families, and care givers as an element of the inclusive care and treatment provided.
Keeps abreast of the most recent nutrition-related research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
Involved with the evaluation, assessment, and education of transplant patients at select facilities.
Trained to become competent at enteral tube placement and nasal bridling at select facilities.

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Registered Dietitian
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky required within 30 days of employment
Certifications:
• Specialty certification preferred

Experience:
• Minimum one year’s experience as a Registered Dietitian in acute or ambulatory care required