Clinical Dietitian

About the role

The Clinical Dietitian role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and develop treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients
• Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure patient nutrition needs are met
• Educate patients and their families on nutrition-related topics
• Monitor and adjust patient nutrition plans based on progress and feedback
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care

Requirements

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.

Qualifications

Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.

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