Dietitian at Novant Health in Kernersville, NC

What We Offer

Join Our Team as a Dietitian at Novant Health in Kernersville, NC!

Position: Dietitian
Location: Novant Health Bariatric Clinic, Kernersville North Carolina Employment Type: PRN (as needed position)

Daytime hours: • Make your own schedule. • Includes office/ virtual visits. • Your choice to cover any of our three locations: Rural Hall, Kernersville, or Greensboro.

About Novant Health:

At Novant Health, we are committed to delivering remarkable patient experiences in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, engagement, and community involvement. We believe in leveraging diversity and inclusion to support quality care and are dedicated to fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."

Position Overview:

In this role, you will:

• Conduct Nutritional Assessments: Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients' nutritional status to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and Implement Care Plans: Create individualized nutrition care plans based on assessment findings and collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide Education and Counseling: Offer one-on-one and group education sessions to patients and families, focusing on nutrition-related topics and behavior change strategies.
• Monitor and Evaluate Progress: Regularly assess and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure effective nutrition management.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition care into overall patient treatment plans.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Licensed Dietitian in the appropriate state.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian preferred.
• Skills: Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge and skills to support patient education and engagement in self-care management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and more.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access to continuing education and training programs to support career growth.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the health and well-being of the Novant Health community through meaningful work.

What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Registered Dietitian status by the commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
  • Licensed Dietitian in appropriate state, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support patient education and patient engagement in self-care management to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavior needs among the patients being served.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relay information to diverse audiences for one-on-one consultations, small and large group presentations; dynamic presence for media interviews, health fairs and other invited presentations/appearances.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

109927