Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

About the role

The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients across diverse ages and conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based nutrition care in inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage nutritional care, including screening, care planning, education, and monitoring.
• Guide and educate patients of all ages towards balanced diets tailored to their understanding.
• Assist in menu planning, food quality monitoring, and participate in nutrition programs.
• Provide training for dietetic interns and participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Support patient education material development and ensure quality nutrition services.
• Consult for home care services as required by licensing agencies.
• Contribute to in-service training for staff and assist in developing nutrition resources.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) and Registered Dietitian (CDR).
• Strong knowledge of nutrition care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Creative, communicative, and capable of tailoring education to patient comprehension.
• Ability to utilize nutrition software and participate in team meetings.