Clinical Dietitian - Culinary/Nutrition

Full-time, first shift position located in Miamisburg.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, education, and monitoring for a variety of patients.
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Serves as preceptor/mentor for dietetic interns and department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Accurately manages position paperwork, including workload documentation and EMR documentation.
• Follows correct hand hygiene procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting and responds to patient/internal and external customers using the HEAL principle.
• Interacts effectively with medical and ancillary staff.
• Effectively and safely uses position equipment, performing applicable cleaning/sanitation procedures.
• Cleans high-touch surfaces per guidelines and troubleshoots software/printer malfunctions.
• Uses electronic patient medical record (EPIC) and patient menu software (VST) correctly.
• Accurately assesses/evaluates patient population utilizing evidence-based documentation through the nutrition care process.
• Completes malnutrition assessment and nutrition-focused physical exams when indicated.
• Identifies and implements interventions, develops effective plans of care, and writes appropriate orders as allowed.
• Utilizes the nutrition care process to counsel patients regarding nutrition-related diseases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®).
• Completion of an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program.
• Current dietitian license in the State of Ohio.
• Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy in business and nutrition software applications (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years’ clinical nutrition experience in acute or long-term care, with emphasis on nutrition support, diabetes, or cardiac medical nutrition therapy.

About the Organization

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Safety is our top priority, and we provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to delivering exceptional care.