Inpatient Dietitian PRN at OhioHealth

Job Summary Utilize evidence based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop parental and enteral feeding regimes. Create and implement nutrition protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education. Responsibilities and Duties Perform nutrition assessment using age‑appropriate standards and validated assessment tools; document nutrition‑related diagnosis when indicated. Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age‑appropriate plan of care. Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals; participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care‑planning sessions. Plan, implement, and adapt nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease‑specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription. Monitor and evaluate patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determine changes if indicated. Provide patient, family, and caregiver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporate best learning styles and communication methods. Educate and train interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns. Foster teamwork and implement innovative programs to achieve optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes. Support quality improvement, research, and outcome studies; identify and communicate opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements. Document accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in the electronic medical record. Remain current on research developments and incorporate them into current programs and services. Support development and revision of nutrition‑related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures. Participate in evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment. Comply with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies; adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Participate in departmental meetings, team development, and professional programs. Serve as an active member on multidisciplinary teams and/or committees. Ensure national program standards are met and maintained for certified and/or recognized programs. Review research/peer‑reviewed publications and practice recommendations and modify practice as needed. Other duties as assigned. 80%: Direct patient care activities (nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.). 20%: Indirect patient care activities (record keeping, team education sessions, etc.). Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (Required). Licensure: Ohio Board of Dietetics (OBDL), Ohio Limited Permit (OHLP), Registered Dietitian (RD). Work Schedule Day shift, scheduled weekly hours as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr OhioHealth