Dietetic Internship Coordinator – Clinical Nutrition Services

McLeod Health

. Support the Dietetic Internship Program Director in meeting program goals and accreditation requirements .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeFlorence • South Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical nutrition, mentorship, and program coordination, with a strong focus on accreditation standards and quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in providing nutrition assessments and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Nutrition ExperienceRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) CredentialACEND Accreditation KnowledgeMentoring and Supervising SkillsCurriculum Development

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentMedical Nutrition TherapyDietetic EducationQuality Improvement InitiativesProgram Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) CredentialCurrent Licensure Through the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics

Industry Keywords

ACEND Accreditation StandardsDietetic Internship ProgramClinical NutritionInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamsPatient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Dietetic Internship Program Director in meeting program goals and accreditation requirements
Coordinate intern rotations, learning experiences, and educational activities across clinical, community, and specialty practice areas
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate dietetic interns throughout their training experience
Serve as a liaison between interns, preceptors, and program leadership
Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Function as a preceptor and educational resource for interns and Clinical Nutrition staff
Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and medical nutrition therapy for patients across all age groups
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
Support departmental operations, regulatory compliance, professional standards, and staff development initiatives
Participate in quality improvement projects, rotating call coverage, and weekend patient care schedules as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of clinical nutrition, leadership, management, or precepting experience required
Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills
Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and dietetic education preferred
Bachelor's degree required for individuals credentialed as an RD/RDN prior to January 1, 2024
Master's degree required for individuals seeking initial RD/RDN credentialing on or after January 1, 2024
Completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Dietetic Internship Program required
Candidates who meet registration requirements but do not currently hold a master's degree must obtain one within three years of hire
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
Current licensure through the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 80 hours biweekly
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes and education of future nutrition professionals
Participation in staff development initiatives
Quality improvement and professional development environment