CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Froedtert•West Bend, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian rotates between Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. Under minimal supervision, this position provides medical nutrition therapy to patients identified through provider consultation, nutrition screening, or standards of care. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the dietitian assesses, plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, discontinues, and documents the nutrition plan of care. The position uses dietitian order-writing privileges and participates in compliance and quality-improvement efforts to improve nutrition care throughout the organization. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition program.
Completion of an ACEND-approved internship or coordinated undergraduate program.
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or registration eligibility.
Current RDNs must be a State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian or provide proof of application for certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Registration-eligible candidates must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national registration exam to achieve RDN status within six months of hire or transfer, and provide proof of application for State of Wisconsin certification within 60 days of obtaining registration.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of experience with direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients identified by provider consult, nutrition screening, or standards of care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, discontinue, and document patients’ nutrition plans of care.
Demonstrate competency in and utilize dietitian order-writing privileges to deliver care.
Participate in compliance and quality-improvement efforts to improve nutrition care throughout the organization.