Clinical Dietitian Contingent Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services. The position assesses patients identified as being at nutritional risk and develops appropriate nutrition therapy plans based on their assessed needs. Assessments include review of medical history and medication or herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurements, laboratory values, and diet history. They also consider age-specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning, including physical, emotional, language, cognitive, and motivational barriers. The dietitian develops individualized Nutrition Care Plans specifying nutrient requirements and nutrition education as appropriate. Assessments are completed using a multidisciplinary approach, with input from medical staff, nursing, speech-language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Nutrition assessments are documented in patient records using DMC-approved documentation. The role also supports hospital personnel, medical staff, dietetic interns, research and nutrition programs, patient foodservice, and ongoing quality improvement. The Clinical Dietitian works with outside agencies when appropriate and promotes courteous customer service and DMC values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Dietetic internship in a healthcare setting, or completion of a supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or foodservice corporation, or in combination with graduate or undergraduate studies; programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or eligibility to pass the registry exam within 6 months of internship completion.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required when working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

Assess patients identified at nutritional risk and determine appropriate nutrition therapy.
Develop patient-specific Nutrition Care Plans, including nutrient requirements and nutrition education as appropriate.
Complete multidisciplinary assessments with input from medical staff, nursing, speech-language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel.
Document nutrition assessments in patient records using DMC-approved documentation.
Serve as a nutrition resource for hospital personnel and medical staff, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and provide nutrition-related education to departments.
Research and develop programs for dietetic interns and provide specialized and general nutrition instruction.
Participate in research projects and nutrition-related programs.
Work with outside agencies to obtain ongoing assistance for patients when appropriate.
Maintain hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; contribute to process improvement and high-quality patient care.
Inventory and order office and tube-feeding supplies.
Monitor and direct foodservice personnel to ensure patients receive optimal nutritional foodservice, and follow up with patients regarding adherence to dietary regimens.
Formulate special recipes or plans to meet patients’ specific needs.
Promote guest relations and provide quick, courteous customer service.
Demonstrate behaviors supporting DMC’s commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient resource use.