Clinical Dietitian II

Job Summary The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences. Essential Functions Conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients, both inpatient and outpatient. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age‑specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Provides timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals. Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, adapting teaching methods as necessary. Educates patients within practice scope and facilitates compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable. Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow‑up based on the patient's treatment goals and refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations to ensure correct nutritional diagnosis and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards. Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Collaborates effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care aligned with medical and nutritional goals. Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition‑related in‑services to other medical staff as required. Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered. Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events. Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies. Must be open to both in‑person patient and virtual appointments. Key Success Factors Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information. Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns. Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions. Works well in a patient‑centered environment as an integral team player. Adjusts communication style for different audiences. Demonstrates listening, sensitivity, optimism, articulation, grace, and tact. Calms upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor. Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred. Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree Experience – 2 years of relevant experience Certification / License / Registration Registered Dietitian (RD) Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% Tuition reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr