Clinical Dietitian II (6-month Fixed Term)
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian II works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care aligned with patient-focused medical goals. The role applies the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention development and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Dietitians use the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, professional standards, and available evidence-based protocols and guidelines to guide nutrition care. Clinical Dietitians II work independently at a competent-to-proficient level on pediatric and obstetric units and in clinics, including complex settings such as intensive care and pediatric gastroenterology specialty clinics. They serve as role models, resources, and leaders for Clinical Dietitian I staff. This is a six-month fixed-term position, scheduled for 40 hours per week on an eight-hour day shift. It is not remote eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or a related work discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics.
- At least two years of related work experience.
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all of its steps.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
- General knowledge of electronic medical records, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication with patients, the public, hospital and clinic staff, medical staff, and physicians.
- Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
- Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
- Critical thinking skills to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
- Decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and support services.
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a Clinical Dietitian Level I.
- Play a key role in at least one annual performance-improvement initiative or outcome-based research project, or create or revise two nutrition protocols or patient education tools annually.
- Direct process, outcome, and structure measurement initiatives using quantifiable indicators to assess program, service, or activity results and collect information to track success.
- Participate in nutrition research studies and communicate findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
- Mentor and train Clinical Dietitians I.
- Perform other similar or related duties as requested or directed.
- Follow hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, and Code of Conduct, and comply with Joint Commission requirements, including patient care, safety, teamwork, ongoing education, and quality programs.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
