Clinical Dietitian

Trinity Health • Whitehall, OH

38d

About The Position

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Clinical Dietitian applies medical
nutrition therapy (MNT) to promote health and provide nutrition care services in the
treatment of disease and restoration of health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited
to, participating in patient satisfaction, quality management, performance improvement, and
regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university
• Licensure / Certification: Requires current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential as a Registered Dietitian, or registry eligible and must achieve Registered Dietitian credential within six (6) months of date of hire. Requires current dietetic licensure in the state of Ohio. Completes continuing professional educational requirements to maintain credentials
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience is preferred
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, regulatory standards, and technical information. Ability to write professional correspondence for communications and reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, internal and external customers

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and documents plan of care based on assessments of nutritional needs in correlation with other health care plans
• Continues to update professional knowledge. Interprets and utilizes pertinent nutrition research. Engages in applied nutrition research as needed. Incorporates evidence-based research and best practices in patient care.
• Provides inservice and nutrition education for the healthcare team members. Serves as a liaison between the Nutrition Services Department and individual patient care units

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level