Clinical Dietitian III
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian III provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with complex medical conditions in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. The role applies the Nutrition Care Process to assess patients, develop and implement nutrition care plans, monitor progress, document care, and coordinate nutritional care with physicians and other healthcare personnel. The dietitian works independently, regularly manages complex patients, supports care delivered by Level I and II dietitians, and demonstrates advanced practice competency. The position coordinates clinical workloads and team activities, mentors and evaluates Level I and II dietitians, and independently precepts and evaluates dietetic interns. It contributes to staff development, internship learning experiences, clinical policies and protocols, patient and staff education, and quality and process improvement. The dietitian also collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services and the healthcare team, participates in committees and clinical care activities, and may contribute to research, data collection, nutrition-related events, or community education. The role requires maintaining credentials and competency in adult and geriatric nutrition, participating in continuing education, and meeting applicable regulatory and hospital documentation requirements. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, standing and walking, and close eye work. Environmental exposures and work conditions may vary by assigned area and tasks; travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
- Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Maintains a specialty certification in an approved nutrition-related area or has a master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
- Three years of experience as a dietitian in a clinical setting.
- Licensed as a dietitian in the State of Georgia.
- Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition.
- Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with complex medical conditions in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
- Assess patients using the Nutrition Care Process; identify nutrition diagnoses and interventions, including malnutrition, and develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans.
- Confirm and assess diet orders; implement, manage, or adjust oral, enteral, or parenteral nutrition prescriptions, and document changes.
- Coordinate nutritional care with physicians, healthcare personnel, Food and Nutrition Services, patients, and caregivers.
- Manage complex patients independently and support care provided by Level I and II dietitians.
- Coordinate clinical workload distribution and team activities to ensure patient care.
- Mentor and evaluate Level I and II dietitians; precept and independently evaluate dietetic interns; develop intern learning experiences and assignments.
- Participate in staff training, orientation, performance appraisals, and professional development activities.
- Develop and revise clinical policies, protocols, patient care guidelines, internship modules, and patient education materials.
- Conduct and support quality improvement and performance improvement activities, monitor results, provide feedback, and propose process improvements.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, caregivers, Food and Nutrition Services staff, and professional staff.
- Participate in medical rounds, discharge planning, patient care conferences, committees, and clinical-unit quality improvement activities as appropriate.
- Provide nutrition expertise to physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals, including communicating and interpreting nutrition information.
- Conduct physical assessments and train dietetic interns and dietitians in patient physical assessment.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation knowledge and serve as a resource to Food and Nutrition Services staff.
- Participate in evidence-based practice, research, data collection, professional organizations, continuing education, and nutrition-related events as applicable.
- Maintain required credentials and demonstrate application of at least one new skill or approach to work annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
