Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient-Nutrition Clinical Services

Location: MetroHealth Medical Center

Biweekly Hours: 80.00 | Shift: Day Shift with rotating Saturday and holiday coverage

About the Role

Performs activities related to nutritional management and education of infant through adult patients for assigned divisions. Oversees the activities of diet technicians, dietetic interns, and dining service assistants. Manages these Nutrition Services personnel in day-to-day operations to provide quality care and promote patient safety. Develops and implements nutrition education programs targeted at hospital staff members, including physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, ancillary staff, and students. Participates in departmental activities as outlined. Maintains professional competencies and upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional management and education for patients from infancy to adulthood.
• Oversee and manage diet technicians, dietetic interns, and dining service assistants to ensure quality care and patient safety.
• Develop and implement nutrition education programs for hospital staff, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Participate in departmental activities and maintain professional competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics from an institution approved/accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Currently a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration-eligible if a graduate of an approved ACEND program.
• Currently a Licensed Dietitian through the State Medical Board of Ohio, or a Limited Permit holder if registration-eligible.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient use of electronic health record systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Nutrition Support.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must see and hear within normal visual and audio ranges, with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Ability to communicate face-to-face, by phone, email, and other means.
• Ability to see computer monitors and departmental documents.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Some exposure to chemicals.