What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician/Dietitian position at ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?
š„ Registered Dietitian
Nourish Care. Build Programs. Make an Impact.
Compensation:Ā $29.16 / hr. commensurate with relevant experience and certifications
At Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC), nutrition is more than mealsāitās medicine. Weāre looking for a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about patient-centered care, program development, and collaboration across clinical and food service teams. If you love blending clinical expertise with real-world impact, this role is for you.
š What Youāll Do
š©ŗ Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care
- Lead all phases of nutrition care including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling.
- Build and grow outpatient clinical nutrition services, including:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT)
- Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)
- Provide diabetes education and nutrition interventions in partnership with our RHC diabetes disease management program.
- Serve as a strong patient advocate, representing nutritional needs during plan-of-care meetings.
- Deliver inpatient clinical nutrition services as neededāassessing nutrition risk, developing interventions, and improving patient outcomes.
- Develop, maintain, and follow policies and procedures for patient nutrition care.
š¤ Collaboration & Program Development
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Take a solution-oriented approach, identifying challenges and implementing practical, effective improvements.
- Prepare goals and objectives to ensure nutrition services are meeting patient and organizational needs.
- Participate in departmental budgeting, including revenue and expense planning, in collaboration with leadership.
š½ļø Food Service Oversight & Quality
- Provide education and guidance to food service staff on nutrition principles and specialized diets.
- Work collaboratively with the Food Service Manager to oversee:
- Menu development and management
- Food service processes and quality improvement
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Ensure menus meet nutritional standards, patient preferences, and regulatory guidelines, including:
- Nutritional analysis of recipes and menus
- Disease-specific and specialized menu development
- Evaluation of room service options
- Support and monitor Food Service Quality Programs, including dashboards, policies, procedures, food safety, sanitation, and continuous quality initiatives.
š What You Bring
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with current licensure and registration
- Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Passion for education, continuous learning, and professional growth
- Ability to balance clinical care, program development, and operational oversight
š Why ECMC?
- Make a visible impact in a rural healthcare setting
- Opportunity to build and grow services, not just maintain them
- Collaborative culture focused on quality, compassion, and community
- Support for professional development and innovation
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Education:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā |
Bachelorās or Masterās preferred. |
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Experience: |
Clinical nutrition experience is preferred |
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Certifications/Registrations: |
Registered with the CDR, the national accrediting body for dietitians, and Licensed with the State of Kansas, or eligible to sit for the registration exam; Certified Diabetes Educator preferred |
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Salary : $29