Dietetic Internship Coordinator - Clinical Nutrition Services

Job description

Dietetic Internship Coordinator
McLeod Regional Medical Center | Florence, SC
Full-Time | 80 Hours Biweekly
Make a Difference in Patient Care and Professional Development
McLeod Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to serve as our Dietetic Internship Coordinator . In this unique role, you will help guide the success of our ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program while providing advanced clinical nutrition services and supporting the growth and development of future nutrition professionals.
This position combines education, leadership, mentorship, and clinical practice, offering an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of dietitians while contributing to exceptional patient care across the continuum of care.
Key Responsibilities
• 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 to promote a positive learning environment.
• 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.

Qualifications
• 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.

Education & Certification Requirements
Education
• 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.

Licensure/Certification
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Current licensure through the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics required.

Why McLeod Health?
Join an organization committed to excellence in patient care, professional growth, and the development of future healthcare leaders. As the Dietetic Internship Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to influence both clinical outcomes and the education of tomorrow's nutrition professionals.
Apply today and help shape the future of dietetics at McLeod Health.