Clinical Dietitian II

Clinical Dietitian II - 88707

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Surgical Weight Loss Clinic

Position is located: NL Surgical Weight Loss

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary: The clinical dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and selected outpatients. The clinical dietitian works closely with the dietetic technicians, nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Is flexible with work schedule.
• Willingly accepts direction and performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in training new hires.
• Instructs patients/families on diets, emphasis on survival skills.
• Conducts in-services for nurses/other healthcare staff as requested, or as need indicates.
• Attends team conferences in assigned areas, contributes meaningful information, follows up on nutrition related issues.
• Provides clinical nutrition experiences for dietetic interns and other students.
• Strives to maximize patient satisfaction with meals, conducts 1 meal round/day. Proactively resolves foodservice related issues as they arise with assigned patients.
• Participates in nutrition education endeavors - medical grand rounds, cafeteria displays, National Nutrition Month, etc.
• Maintains Computrition with appropriate information to aid in the nutrition care of patients.
• Communicates with diet tech and nutrition assistants on unit/patient issues in areas of patient care responsibility.
• Conducts nutrition screening on assigned patients within 24 hrs. of admission.
• Assesses patients at high nutritional risk, re-assesses patients as their conditions change. Physician ordered assessments are completed within 24 hrs. of order, all others are assessed within 48 hrs. of screening.
• Develops nutrition care plans using established nutritional standards of care.
• Documentation in medical record reflects multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned by clinical nutrition manager, conducts peer review of the quality of nutrition assessments and completes an audit of the timeliness of nutrition screening.
• Treats patients of all age groups and is knowledgeable about developmental needs over the lifespan and where appropriate, incorporates findings of nutrition/teaching needs into individualized care plans.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings, completes ICare modules 2 wks. prior to evaluation.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions
• Manages time efficiently.
• Runs Computrition reports/programs accurately and according to schedule.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Dietitian

Education

• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care.

Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions.

Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine's flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine's forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence, innovation, and community health in northern New England.

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