Registered Dietitian

Registered DietitianA practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional. The Registered Dietitian's primary responsibilities include direct patient care through application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing nutrition focused, evidence based interventions (including the nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order; and coordinating services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; and provides nutrition counseling and education for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Confidently and respectfully collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and contributes to a culture that aims to provide safe, high quality care.Essential FunctionsCompetent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintains records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's Degree exempted from Masters requirement by virtue of existing status prior to the Jan 1, 2024 Commission on Dietetic Registration update.Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; master's degree required when registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is effective on or after Jan 1, 2024.A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional.CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration 180 DaysCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 1 Year