Clinical Dietitian - Adult Inpatient Abdominal Transplant

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

29d • Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we are committed to compassionate care that changes lives. Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is a leading institution consistently ranked among the best in the United States, featuring 1062 patient beds and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. Duke University Health System is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to contribute to its mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke University Hospital provides patient-centered care with expertise in Inpatient, Urgent Outpatient, OR, Interventional, ED/Trauma, PEDS, Cardiac, Oncology, and Transplant services. Clinical dietitians at Duke Health deliver specialized medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on areas such as oncology, diabetes, weight management, and surgical preparation. This specific role is integrated into the pediatric liver transplant and intestinal rehabilitation programs, emphasizing the assessment and management of complex nutrition needs, including enteral and parenteral nutrition support, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.
• Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification (for Level II and Level III).
• Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the expectation that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; provision for license-eligible dietitians as above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pediatric nutrition support
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) credentialing
• One year in an acute care environment (preferred for Level I)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings.
• Perform duties in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
• Write orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
• Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain Registered Dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio.
• Maintain North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics licensure.
• Precept dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff.
• Supervise daily work of dietetic technicians (registered - provide input into evaluation but not directly evaluate their performance).
• Comply with Nutrition Services meeting and attendance standards.
• Work in an assigned specialty area and integrate research and education into practice (Level II and III).
• Act as a liaison and advocate for the profession by utilizing and sharing new practice knowledge and skill into other areas of the profession and/or other disciplines (Level II and III).
• Think critically, display highly developed clinical and technical skills, and formulate judgements acquired through education, experience and critical thinking (Level III).
• Provide expertise, oversight and leadership in a designated specialty area based on department's need (Level III).

Benefits

• $5,000 commitment bonus
• up to $8,000 in relocation assistance
• career growth and enrichment within our Nutrition services
• clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees