Clinical Dietician - Part Time - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for delivering quality comprehensive nutritional assessments which include developing special meal plans, calculating tube feedings, documenting and providing follow-ups for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs. This position functions as a member of the Dysphagia Team which determines diet and fluid consistencies and appropriate mealtime strategies for residents. Position will manage assigned case load and attend department meetings to ensure resident care is achieved. This position has routine patient contact and participates as a knowledgeable resource in the planning of dietary needs for our residents. This position requires strong organization and time management skills, as well as active communication and collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Must have licensure with the State of NC as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); or Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting.
- Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment
Nice To Haves
- Considerable knowledge of currently accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
- Considerable knowledge of diet therapy and disease.
- Ability to assess, design, and implement nutritional care plans for individuals.
- Skill in teaching, diet counseling and communicating such as patient education.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships as well as the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Delivering quality comprehensive nutritional assessments
- Developing special meal plans
- Calculating tube feedings
- Documenting and providing follow-ups for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs
- Functioning as a member of the Dysphagia Team which determines diet and fluid consistencies and appropriate mealtime strategies for residents
- Managing assigned case load
- Attending department meetings to ensure resident care is achieved
- Participating as a knowledgeable resource in the planning of dietary needs for our residents
- Active communication and collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
