Clinical Dietitian, Senior

ThedaCare•Appleton, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian, Senior provides medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention, and well-being. The role assesses nutritional status and develops and implements comprehensive nutrition care plans, including nutrition-focused physical assessments to accurately diagnose malnutrition. When working inpatient, the dietitian supports writing and ordering parenteral and enteral nutrition for hospitalized patients seven days per week. The position participates in interdisciplinary care coordination, education, and discharge support, and assists with the planning, development, and implementation of department programs, policies, and goals.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD).
Must be a State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD), or provide proof of application for certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Proven clinical experience, often with a specialty focus such as eating disorders, obesity, home care, oncology, nutrition support, critical care, or diabetes.
Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, prevention, and well-being.
Apply critical thinking throughout the nutrition care process, including nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, to create a holistic plan of care that considers cultural diversity and special needs.
Manage complex cases and specialized nutrition support independently.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for new staff and students.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing care coordination, education, and support.
Contribute to policy and procedure development.
Serve as a nutrition consultant across departments.
Present at hospital, clinic, or community-based nutrition education programs or support groups.
Identify formal and informal learning opportunities and provide appropriate nutrition education.
Participate in quality operating system (QOS) improvement efforts to improve nutrition care throughout the organization.
When working inpatient, support writing and ordering parenteral and enteral nutrition for hospitalized patients seven days per week.
Assist with planning, development, and implementation of department programs, policies, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.