Clinical Dietitian

About the Role

The Clinical Dietitian manages an assigned group of patients, including assessing nutritional status, identifying and prioritizing nutrition diagnoses, determining and implementing evidence-based interventions, evaluating patient progress, and educating patients and family members on nutrition therapy options and expected outcomes. The role involves participation in interdisciplinary care planning and communication of nutritional information to healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Initiates assessment and reassessment for patients identified at nutritional risk, including nutrition-focused physical exams for evidence of nutrient deficiency or excess.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nutrition diagnoses and desired outcomes or goals.
• Determines and implements individualized, age-appropriate nutrition treatment plans using evidence-based practice and the nutrition care process.
• Provides education for patients and families tailored to their needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates patient response to and effectiveness of nutrition interventions, incorporating cultural considerations into care plans.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures.
• Collaborates with team members, patients, and families to implement, monitor, and evaluate treatment plans to improve or maintain nutritional status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition with a post-baccalaureate internship, resulting in registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Current Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) licensure from the state of Nebraska.
• Prior clinical nutrition experience in a specialty area preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.