Registered Dietician

Job Description

Registered Dietitian 

Nourish Care. Build Programs. Make an Impact. 

Compensation:  $29.16+/ hr. commensurate with relevant experience and certifications 

At Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC), nutrition is more than meals—it’s medicine. We’re 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. 

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 

 

Qualifications:

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 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. 

Clinical nutrition experience is preferred 

• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking. 
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. 
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language. 
• Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills 

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 

Job Responsibilities

What You’ll Do 

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 needed—assessing nutrition risk, developing interventions, and improving patient outcomes. 
• Develop, maintain, and follow policies and procedures for patient nutrition care. 

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. 

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. 

Salary/Pay

Compensation:  $29.16+/ hr. commensurate with relevant experience and certifications 

Closing Date

31 October, 2026