Job Details

Job Description

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the planning and implementation of nutrition therapy for patients. The Clinical Dietitian completes the evaluation and screening of the nutritional status of patients in accordance with established protocol. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition education and counseling for patients, families, and other healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing patients nutritional needs, formulates a plan of care, and communicates a proposed plan to appropriate caregivers
  • Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients, and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and Standards of Care
  • Calculates nutritional requirements (calorie, protein, carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, and fluid) and necessary diet restrictions
  • Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients including enteral and parenteral nutrition, if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and adjusts as needed
  • Communicates proposed care plan to caregivers
  • Maintains appropriate statistics in line with the department policy
• Provides nutritional counseling to patients/families/caregivers
  • Instructs patients in diet principles and restrictions and documents pertinent information
  • Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups
• Participates as a member of the health care team
  • Communicates patient/family nutritional needs and recommended care plans to the appropriate health care provider
  • Records pertinent documentation to the patient's plan of care in accordance with policy and procedures
  • Participates in discharge planning and ongoing care of patients
  • Assists in Care Coordination activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher with an existing MS RD License, obtained prior to January of 2024
Licensure: Must have and maintain a current MS Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree required to be eligible to sit for exam and obtain a license as of January 2024. Registry eligible and successful completion of exam for license within six (6) months of hire.
Experience: One (1) In an acute care/hospital setting