Clinical Dietitian - Weight Loss Surgery

Duke•Wake Forest, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. $5,000 Commitment Bonus & Relocation program for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION: Duke Weight Loss Surgery Center - 3480 Wake Forest Rd JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian in our Duke Weight Loss Surgery Center located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.This position is based in an outpatient clinical setting and involves a combination of group education sessions and one-on-one patient care, both in-person and telehealth.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.
Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the expectation that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.
Licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; provision for license-eligible dietitians as above

Nice To Haves

Experience in bariatric nutrition and/or weight management preferred
Familiarity with medical weight loss interventions, including pharmacotherapy support preferred
Level I One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.
Level II At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate pre-operative and post-operative bariatric nutrition group classes
Develop and update patient education materials consistent with current clinical guidelines
Conduct nutrition assessments and follow-up visits for bariatric surgery patients
Ensure template utilization
See patients both in person and virtually
Responsible for chart reviews and patient surveys
Inbasket management: replying to messages received from other staff and patients.
Scheduling patients and rescheduling as needed
Work with providers on orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per policy.
Working with vendors and following DHIP policy in regards to samples of supplements
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health specialists, and other team members to support patient outcomes.
Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions accordingly
Maintaining registered dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio.
Maintains North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics licensure.
Precepting dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff.