Clinical Dietitian or Sr Clinical Dietitian - Gastroenterology Clinic - Part Time

Job Duties

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department such as training new employees, resolving issues and improving processes.
• Affirms patients' nutritional needs and prepares nutritional care plans.
• Provides nutritional education and counseling to patients.
• Documents records completely and accurately.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• SR CLINICAL DIETITIAN REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; Completion of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved Standards of Education.
• Work Experience: Required - 3 years Clinical work experience.
• Certifications: Required - Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Current licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status within the state of practice; Advanced certification recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• CLINICAL DIETITIAN REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Work Experience: Required - None; Preferred - 1 year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets.
• Certifications: Required - Registered Dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Current licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status with LBEDN; Preferred - Certification in specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Substantial knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition support principles, counseling techniques, teaching and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans based on problems identified.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills to meet frequent deadlines.
• Ability to travel throughout facility.