Dietitian Registered Senior/UKHC

Job Title Dietitian Registered Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE56351 Working Title Clinical Dietitian - Pediatric Behavioral Health and Eating Disorders Department Name H3075:Nutritions Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $25.52-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Dietitian and Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists within 6 months of hire. Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Also involves some exposure to cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00am – 4:30pm; regular weekends and holidays required.

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients. Provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs.

Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC , and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public.

Serves as a role model, resource, and leader for other clinical dietitians. Exhibits nutrition expertise in specified area of practice. This position is located in the Pediatrics/Behavioral Health unit.

There is an internal candidate being conisdered. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The skills required for this position are strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as technical, counseling, time management, computer, and critical/analytical thinking and understanding capabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently; prioritize and delegate; set and meet deadlines; problem-solve; is flexible and adaptive to change; customer service-focused; and facilitates learning and provides constructive feedback.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Clinical nutrition experience in an acute care setting preferred. If candidate is not already registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, they must obtain and provide proof of registration and licensure within 6 months of hire.

Failure to do so will result in separation from employment. Deadline to Apply 11/09/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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