Clinical Dietitian

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Dietitian? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Note: The following is not intended to be a finite list of responsibilities for this Clinical Dietitian position Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk. Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers. Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care. Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice. What qualifications you will need: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare