The Role
Provide nutrition case management and Medical Nutrition Therapy for medically high-risk individuals. Assess nutrition status, develop individualized care plans, deliver individual and group counseling, implement physician-prescribed diets, document per agency and WIC guidelines, assist with outreach and education, and maintain required licensure and NPI for reimbursement.
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09/08/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:
Non-Merit GradeSalary:
$7.25 - $50.00 HourlyTime Type:
Full timeHealth Department:
Purchase District Health DepartmentSummary:
Nutritionist/DietitianFull-Time Position
Location: Paducah-McCracken County Health Center
Pay Range: $21.52 – $26.75/hour
Position Overview
Under close supervision, performs moderate to complex nutrition case management for medically high-risk individuals. Provides physician-prescribed dietary counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services in clinic and community settings. Reports to the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Director of Nutrition.
Minimum Requirements
Licensure (Required):
Registered Dietitian (RD) licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification (KRS 310.021); or
Certified Nutritionist (CN) licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification (KRS 310.031).
No prior experience required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess nutrition status and develop individualized nutrition and MNT care plans.
Provide individual and group nutrition counseling.
Implement physician-prescribed dietary regimens.
Interpret nutrition research and provide consultation to healthcare staff.
Participate in on-the-job training and competency development activities.
Maintain documentation in accordance with agency policy and WIC & Nutrition Manual guidelines.
Obtain and maintain National Provider Identification (NPI) number for MNT reimbursement.
Assist with community outreach, program development, and in-service education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain required licensure and complete annual updates.
Subject to background check and drug screening per agency policy.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Lisa Wise at [email protected].
Description:
Probationary Period:
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Skills Required
- Registered Dietitian (RD) licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification (KRS 310.021) or Certified Nutritionist (CN) licensed by the Kentucky State Board (KRS 310.031)
- No prior experience required
- Maintain required licensure and complete annual updates
- Obtain and maintain National Provider Identification (NPI) number for MNT reimbursement
- Subject to background check and drug screening per agency policy
- Participate in on-the-job training and competency development activities
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What We Do
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is a Kentucky state government agency responsible for providing health and social services, including public health, family support, and medical assistance programs.
