Clinical Registered Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

As a Clinical Dietitian you will be responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Assessing the nutritional needs of patients; providing quality nutritional care and monitoring response to nutrition therapy as appropriate to age-specific nutrition.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times
• Providing clinical nutrition assessment and documentation for general medical and surgical oncology, bariatric/weight management and critical care
• Identifying and providing age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families
• Maintaining quality assurance and evaluating compliance with corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
• Assisting in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the Food & Nutrition Department, its programs and activities
• Assisting Food & Nutrition team members in use of departmental policies and procedures
• Providing written/oral reports to the Administrator or required concerning the operations of the Food & Nutrition Department
• Managing and improving policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with regulatory requirements by making oral/written recommendations to the Clinical Nutrition Manager
• Developing and participating in educational sessions for team members to increase knowledge of staff and improve resident care for the Food & Nutrition Department
• Reviewing appropriate web sites, publications and other educational materials to ensure that the standards of practice are being achieved
• Monitoring food temperature and taste through the use of Test Trays, Meal Evaluations and review of Food Temperature Logs
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements include:

• Full Time, Day Shift
• Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field
• Up to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship with no previous external experience required
• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with American Dietetic Association required at time of hire
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowledge of MediTech a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.