Description

Registered Dietitian

Reedsburg Area Medical Center (RAMC)
Reedsburg, WI
Full-Time | Healthcare | Clinical Nutrition
About Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Reedsburg Area Medical Center (RAMC) is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Our team supports patients across the medical center and senior life center, working collaboratively to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Position Summary

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy across our campus, including the medical center and senior life center. This role serves a diverse patient population and plays a key role in clinical care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Registered Dietitian will utilize the Nutrition Care Process to assess, plan, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans while supporting therapeutic and IDDSI-textured diets throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, and reassessments for patients across inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and group education settings
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practices
• Provide patient, resident, and family nutrition education and counseling
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nursing, therapists, pharmacists, and speech-language pathologists
• Make nutrition support recommendations (enteral/parenteral), monitor tolerance, and adjust plans as needed
• Support planning and implementation of therapeutic and IDDSI-textured diets
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives (QAPI) and organizational committees
• Assist with menu planning to ensure nutritional adequacy across patient populations
• Serve as a preceptor for students or new staff as needed
• Maintain professional competencies through continuing education and professional involvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lead Dietitian

Patient Populations Served

• Adult (19-65 years)
• Geriatric (66+ years)
• Inpatient (ICU, Med/Surg, Birth Center - 25 beds total)
• Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
• Outpatient & Community Education
• Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
• Credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) or exam-eligible within 3 months of hire
• Active State of Wisconsin Dietitian License
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• 1+ year of clinical dietetics experience
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing environments
• Familiarity with IDDSI textures and diet modifications
• Experience with EPIC and ECS electronic charting systems

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent use of fine motor skills, tasting/smelling food, and computer systems
• Work primarily indoors with occasional exposure to temperature variations and food service environments
• Regular interaction in patient-care settings

Why Join RAMC?

• Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple care settings
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Commitment to service excellence, compassion, and professional growth
• Make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.