What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg Dietitian Consultant Lead/Amb/UKHC position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
Registered Dietitian and Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists at time of hire. Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and / or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and / or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8 : 00AM – 5 : 00PM (40 hrs / wk); other hours / schedule as needed. Job Summary This role leads the delivery of advanced nutritional care and education across pediatric ambulatory clinics. This role serves as a key resource for both patients and staff, evaluating nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans, and managing specialized nutrition therapies, including infant formula, enteral nutrition (EN), and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Acting as a liaison between providers and care teams, this role ensures seamless communication and coordination to support high-quality patient outcomes.
In addition to patient care, this position drives ambulatory nutrition initiatives and mentors staff through onboarding, training, and peer evaluations. It supports administrative processes like documentation, supply coordination, and compliance with insurance and medical record standards. Focused on continuous improvement, it also develops disease-specific protocols, creates educational materials, and provides ongoing guidance to patients, interns, and care teams to advance nutrition practices and promote long-term health. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Experience in neonatal nutrition and human milk / formula preparation oversight preferred. Master’s degree, Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and / or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred. Deadline to Apply 02 / 23 / 2025 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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Salary : $54,080 - $95,056
