Part Time Registered Dietitian

About the Role

The Clinical Dietitian assesses patients, develops personalized nutrition care plans, monitors therapy effectiveness, and provides education to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient dietary needs and review medical orders
• Create and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, including specialized support like enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Collaborate with food service to ensure diet compliance and evaluate food quality
• Calculate nutritional requirements and manage diet restrictions and drug interactions
• Conduct nutritional assessments, document care plans, and monitor patient progress
• Provide nutritional education tailored to patient learning needs
• Adjust therapy based on patient response and compliance
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds
• Serve as a resource for medical and nursing staff and oversee clinical support team activities
• Evaluate food service quality and ensure adherence to dietary prescriptions
• Perform other duties including staff orientation and tray line procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition
• 1-2 years healthcare experience
• Current state licensure/registration and active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Knowledge of enteral feeding, nutritional calculations, and patient confidentiality

Skills

• Strong communication, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain accurate records
• Ability to interpret policies, provide patient education, and collaborate effectively