Role Overview: This position involves providing medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role includes conducting nutrition assessments for at-risk patients, calculating metabolic nutrient needs, performing nutrition-focused physical exams, and developing individualized nutrition diagnoses and care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the Nutrition Care Process per standards and hospital policies.
- Assess, diagnose, intervene, and monitor patients’ nutritional status; manage enteral nutrition support.
- Provide nutrition education tailored to patients and their families, addressing diet plans, supplements, and community resources.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, participate in rounds, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities.
- Mentor dietetic interns/diet technicians and maintain ongoing professional development.
- Document clinical activities accurately and follow regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition; certification in dietetics preferred.
- Licensure and certification including BLS, licensed dietitian, and registered dietitian credentials.
- One to two years of clinical experience and completion of accredited supervised practice programs are preferred.
This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, effective communication, patient-centered care, and continuous learning to improve patient outcomes and advance professional skills.