Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

Case Management

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian applies Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and incorporates research-based practice to best serve our patients in the Inpatient hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents nutrition plan of care and will include a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and their families
• Provides ongoing nutrition monitoring for patients as indicated
• Calculates Enteral and Parenteral needs and communicates with other disciplines regarding management of alternate nutrition.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university
• Licensure / Certification: Requires current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential as a Registered Dietitian.
• Must be a registered dietitian licensed in the state of Ohio.
• Completes continuing professional educational requirements to maintain credentials
• Experience as a clinical registered and licensed dietitian preferred. Open to new graduates
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, etc
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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