Clinical Dietitian Specialist (Inpatient Medical/Surgical)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian Specialist will display effective nutrition care and critical thinking skills to complex cases. Will display strong communication and in-depth education skillset in daily practice. Will be involved in projects that are clinically relevant to nutrition care.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required)
• 5+ years experience working as a clinical dietitian working in the environment of an acute care hospital (Preferred)
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program (Required proficiency)
• Must remain in good standing with both accrediting boards (Required proficiency)
• Advanced skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and apply the nutrition care process to patient care (Required proficiency)
• Advanced skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on specific combined objective/subjective information for a complex clinical nutrition assessment (Required proficiency)
• High level of analytical ability to incorporate into practicing advance clinical and theoretical concepts (Required proficiency)
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals to enhance collaboration and problem solving (Required proficiency)
• Ability to lead projects for department (Required proficiency)
• Ability to provide lectures to professional staff (Required proficiency)
• Ability to mentor interns, students, staff, peers and colleagues (Required proficiency)
• Ability to implement a performance improvement project (Required proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)
• Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)
• Leadership (Leads in updating & development of policies & procedures & SOP)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree