Dietitian Clinical

About This Role

This clinical dietitian position involves conducting nutrition assessments, developing and implementing medical nutrition therapy, and monitoring patient outcomes. The role requires independent work and communication with the healthcare team to provide appropriate nutritional support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions
• Modify the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Document MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format
• Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient
• Function independently and accurately when record keeping
• Identify patients in need of nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support
• Communicate appropriately with the health care team

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and holidays
• Telework: Ad hoc