Registered Dietitian, Nutrition

Cleveland Clinic

. Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to patients .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individualized medical nutrition therapy and counseling, with a strong focus on implementing nutritional care plans and assessing patients for nutritional deficiencies. Proficient in developing educational materials and supporting dietetic internship programs.

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Registered Dietitian (RD)Bachelor’s Degree in NutritionClinical Nutrition ExperienceNutritional Care Plans ImplementationPatient Nutritional Assessment

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Hard Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrient Intake AssessmentDiet Order ChangesFluids and Electrolytes EvaluationDocumentation MaintenanceEducation Material CreationProgram DevelopmentPatient Counseling

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeaching Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Licensure to Practice DieteticsDietetic Internship Program Completion

Industry Keywords

Nutritional DeficienciesClinical Progress NotesPersonal Protective EquipmentStandard PrecautionsHospital Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to patients
Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish follow-up systems, and maintain documentation
Write changes for diet orders and initiate nutrient intake assessments
Assess patients for nutritional deficiencies
Evaluate fluids and electrolytes
Review laboratory and clinical progress notes
Inform physicians of patients’ nutritional status and need for diet changes
Create and revise education materials
Participate in program development
Develop, implement, and market services
Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor
Provide services throughout the hospital

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or a related field
Current licensure to practice dietetics in the current state (LD)
Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
One year experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition
Successful completion of a Dietetic Internship Program may substitute for experience requirement
Ability to navigate extensively throughout the hospital
Manual dexterity sufficient for computer entry
Physical ability to measure and weigh patients
Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required
Must comply with post-offer controlled-substance testing
Must comply with Cleveland Clinic’s annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free work environment
Annual influenza vaccination program with approved exemption option
Personal protective equipment provided/required as appropriate