Inpatient Registered Dietitian (On Call, Days)

About the Role

The dietitian assesses patients' nutritional needs, develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy, and evaluates its effectiveness. They collaborate with physicians, food service staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate diet plans, ensure quality standards, and provide education to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutrition based on age, diet history, lab values, medications, and disease state.
• Create personalized nutrition care plans, set treatment goals, and monitor progress through dietary modifications, tube feedings, or IV nutrition.
• Communicate recommendations and modify care based on patient response and needs.
• Counsel and motivate patients and families to adhere to dietary guidelines and lifestyle changes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, review menus, and address patient concerns.
• Provide educational resources to healthcare teams and patients about diet therapy, supplements, and community programs.

Requirements

• Minimum six months clinical dietitian experience or completion of a dietetic internship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Licensing as a Dietitian, RD registration, and NPI number.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, standards of practice, and healthcare regulations.
• Effective communication, time management, problem-solving, and educational evaluation skills.

Preferred Experience

• One year or more as a clinical dietitian.
• Experience in healthcare foodservice or clinical nutrition, including pediatric care and enteral/parenteral nutrition.