Clinical Dietitian Days Contingent

Trane Technologies•Commerce Charter Township, MI

About The Position

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients identified as being at nutritional risk and develop nutrition therapy plans appropriate to their assessed needs. Assessments include review of medical and medication or herbal supplement histories, anthropometric measurements, laboratory values, and diet history. They also account for age-specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning, including physical, emotional, language, cognitive, and motivational factors. The Clinical Dietitian develops individualized nutrition care plans, including nutrient requirements and nutrition education as appropriate, using a multidisciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech-language pathology, and other hospital personnel. Assessments are documented in patient records using DMC-approved documentation. The role also supports hospital personnel, medical staff, dietetic interns, patients, and foodservice operations, and contributes to research, process improvement, customer service, and quality patient care.

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 registration exam within 6 months of completing the internship.
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 plans.
Evaluate medical history, medication and herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurements, laboratory values, diet history, age-specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning.
Develop nutrition care plans that address patient needs, nutrient requirements, and nutrition education as appropriate.
Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, speech-language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel in completing assessments.
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 to them.
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; support process improvement and provide input on improving processes and patient care.
Inventory and order office and tube-feeding supplies.
Monitor and direct foodservice personnel to ensure patients receive optimal nutritional food service, and follow up with patients regarding adherence to dietary regimens.
Formulate special recipes or plans to meet specific patient needs.
Promote guest relations and provide customers with quick and courteous assistance.
Demonstrate behaviors supporting quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.