Registered Dietitian - sign on bonus

Job Description

Registered Dietitian, Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth, KS 

Nourish Care. Build Programs. Make an Impact.

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

*Sign on Bonus:  $5,000

ECMC is proud to partner with the Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas Foundation, honoring the legacy of a local Registered Dietitian whose passion for improving the health and lives of Ellsworth County continues through the Foundation established in her name. Through this partnership, qualifying positions and candidates may be eligible for sign-on bonuses and other recruitment incentives.

*Recruitment incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, funding availability, applicable agreements, and required approvals. Incentives are not guaranteed and may vary by position and candidate.

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

Apply today at GrowWithECMC.com, where you can explore our openings, our culture, employee benefits and perks, and much more! 

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

  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:      Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred.

• Experience     Clinical nutrition experience is preferred

  Preferred Skills:    

• 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

   

• 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

   

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

*Sign on Bonus:  $5,000

ECMC is proud to partner with the Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas Foundation, honoring the legacy of a local Registered Dietitian whose passion for improving the health and lives of Ellsworth County continues through the Foundation established in her name. Through this partnership, qualifying positions and candidates may be eligible for sign-on bonuses and other recruitment incentives.

*Recruitment incentives are subject to eligibility criteria, funding availability, applicable agreements, and required approvals. Incentives are not guaranteed and may vary by position and candidate.

Closing Date

27 November, 2026