Registered Dietitian - PRN
Company: Prairie Ridge Health Inc.
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Prairie Ridge Health is looking
for a team member to join our Nutrition and Diabetes Department in
the role of Registered Dietitian. This position is PRN (as needed)
8:00am-4:30pm with possible weekend/remote coverage. This person is
responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using the
Nutrition Care Process POSITION SUMMARY This position is primary
responsibilities include inpatient clinical nutrition and long term
care. The RD is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT) using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutritional
screening and assessments of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult,
pregnant/lactating, and geriatric patients with a variety of
medical conditions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Provides MNT for patients receiving enteral tube feeding and
parenteral nutrition. Implements nutrition care plans to meet
patient’s nutritional needs. Counsels and educates patients, family
members, employees, medical staff and community members on
nutrition and wellness topics. Develops, conducts and evaluates
educational classes and materials. Participates in developing and
updating procedures, protocols and departmental policies.
Facilitates compliance with The Joint Commission, state and other
regulatory agencies related to nutrition care. Participates in the
development, implementation and monitoring of quality initiatives.
Provides consultative services to long-term care facility.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics or related
field Completed an accredited intern program Valid certification in
the State of Wisconsin as a Dietitian (CD) or temporary
certification if RD eligible for the first 90 days of employment.
If the candidate is a Registered Dietitian but does not hold a
valid certification in the state of Wisconsin, they must have a
pending application for certification with the state of Wisconsin
at their employment start date. Registration with the Commission on
Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD), or RD
Eligible with earned RD credential within 90 days of employment.
Temporarily certified, certification pending and/or RD eligible
staff will have all work supervised and/or co-signed by a RD-CD.
The RD is responsible for completing, documenting and submitting
all required continuing education credits for maintenance of
credentialing. FTE: PRN (as needed) Shift: Various days
8:00am-4:30pm with possible weekend/remote coverage.
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