Clinical Dietician

Marshall Health Network•Huntington, WV

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor of Food Service, this position is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for the patients in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Duties include completing the nutrition assessment with nutrition focused physical exam, documenting malnutrition diagnosis, placing nasoduodenal tubes when consulted, communicating with other members of the interdisciplinary team, monitoring tolerance to nutrition therapy, and providing education to patients and caregivers when appropriate. The Clinical Dietitian will maintain nutrition documentation in the patient’s medical record. In addition, this position will participate in regular rounding on assigned units, serve on quality improvement committees as needed, and mentor clinical interns. This position requires a weekend rotation based on staffing levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Registered Dietitian
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian by the State of West Virginia
Food handling certificate recognized by the Cabell County Health Department upon employment and updated as required by county mandate
RDE (Registered Dietitian Eligible) eligible candidates may be hired if they have an active provisional license from the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians. RDE applicants must pass their board exam within six months of hire.