Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient Pediatric

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The clinical dietitian serves as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and provides patient-centered care. The dietitian assesses nutrition needs; develops and implements nutrition care plans; evaluates and reports the results appropriately; interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent and current research related to nutrition care; and coordinates activities according to department policies and procedures and the goals for the healthcare team. The dietitian is accountable for setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and promoting the achievement of positive patient outcomes. In addition to working with the healthcare team, the dietitian will also interact with patients, caregivers, and families. Utilizing a team-based approach, the dietitian provides highly proficient care, utilizing evidence-based guidelines, which is patient-centered and supportive of diversity and cultural factors. The dietitian is responsible for patient, community, and staff education programs (individual or group) as needed and is an active participant in improving the health and well-being of the community. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate skills and competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Completion of a supervised practice program accredited by ACEND.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the CDR within 6 months of hire.
• Additional certification may be required depending on the specific department.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree if being a Registered Dietitian in 2024 and thereafter.
• Experience with nutrition-focused physical exams and motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs and develop nutrition care plans.
• Evaluate and report results of nutrition care plans.
• Interpret and utilize current research related to nutrition care.
• Coordinate activities according to department policies and healthcare team goals.
• Interact with patients, caregivers, and families.
• Provide patient, community, and staff education programs.
• Utilize nutrition screening criteria to identify patients with increased nutritional risk.
• Document nutritional assessments and plans of care.
• Review medical records and adjust nutritional plans as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree