Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients in the hospital setting, supporting optimal health outcomes through individualized nutrition assessments, interventions, and education. This role is integral to ensuring compliance with TJC, CMS, state health department, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.The Dietitian collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team—including physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and food service personnel—to support quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and hospital accreditation readiness.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified through screening protocols, physician referrals, or regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical condition, lab values, treatment goals, cultural considerations, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) per hospital policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations to physicians and the care team.
• Adjust diet orders in accordance with hospital policy, medical staff-approved protocols, and CMS/TJC requirements.
• Ensure nutrition care practices comply with:
• • TJC standards (e.g., PC – Provision of Care, LD – Leadership, IC – Infection Control).
  • CMS Conditions of Participation, particularly §482.28 (Food and Dietetic Services) and §482.23 (Nursing Services related to nutritional needs).
  • State licensing and local public health regulations.
• Participate in survey readiness activities, tracer rounds, and performance improvement initiatives related to nutrition services.
• Ensure compliance with standards for safe food handling, dietary management, and infection control practices in patient care.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families on therapeutic diets, disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart failure, renal disease), and discharge planning.
• Document education provided and assess comprehension to support continuity of care and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and update patient education materials consistent with hospital-approved guidelines.
• Actively participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy on diet texture modifications and with nursing on feeding assistance and tolerance issues.
• Support care transitions to post-acute settings, ensuring nutrition plans and recommendations are communicated effectively.
• Participate in data collection and quality improvement initiatives (e.g., malnutrition screening accuracy, LOS reduction, readmission prevention, patient satisfaction).
• Monitor outcomes related to nutrition care (e.g., pressure injury healing, weight stabilization, glucose control).
• Assist in maintaining compliance with TJC and CMS performance metrics and reporting requirements.
• Follow and help maintain evidence-based nutrition care policies and procedures aligned with regulatory and professional standards.
• Ensure patient menu and diet orders align with TJC, CMS, and infection control requirements.
• Provide in-service education to clinical and food service staff on therapeutic diets, feeding safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of nutrition-related regulations, hospital policies, and evidence-based practice.

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

·        Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited program.

Required Licensure and Certifications – At Hire

·        Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

·        State licensure

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical dietetics experience in an acute care hospital.
• Familiarity with TJC, CMS, and regulatory requirements in healthcare nutrition services
• Strong understanding of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across acute and chronic conditions.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Proficiency in interpreting lab values, anthropometrics, and clinical data.
• Knowledge of cultural and religious dietary considerations.