Clinical Dietitian / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. MNT includes assessment, nutrition diagnosis, and intervention to manage patient care. The dietitian develops and implements nutrition care plans, monitors patient progress, and documents care in the medical record in accordance with hospital policy, The Joint Commission, and CMS requirements. The role collaborates with physicians, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), and other healthcare personnel to coordinate nutrition care, including diet prescriptions and oral, enteral, or parenteral nutrition. It also provides nutrition counseling and education to patients, caregivers, staff, and community groups as appropriate. The dietitian works with minimal supervision from a Level II, III, or IV Dietitian and may precept dietetic interns under applicable supervision and standards. The position is PRN, with a schedule of 2–3 days per week, one weekend day per month, and holiday coverage. The role maintains professional competency through continuing education, licensure and registration, and participation in nutrition seminars and other professional activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Licensed as a dietitian in Georgia or eligible for licensure.
Entry-level Registered Dietitian position.
Maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition.
Competency in basic computer skills.
If not currently registered and/or licensed, obtain registration and/or license within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, and intervention.
Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to develop nutrition plans using the Nutrition Care Process.
Document assessments, consultations, follow-ups, and care in the medical record in accordance with policy.
Confirm diet orders, assess appropriateness, and implement, manage, or adjust diet prescriptions for oral, enteral, and/or parenteral nutrition.
Develop and implement nutrition care plans and monitor patient progress in line with the patient's medical condition.
Identify and provide nutrition diagnosis and intervention for malnutrition, and regularly conduct physical assessments on patients.
Coordinate implementation of cultural, religious, ethnic, and medical dietary needs with Food and Nutrition Services.
Provide nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers and use appropriate, current patient education materials.
Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services and healthcare team members to provide efficient, quality patient care.
Participate in medical rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences as appropriate.
Serve as a nutrition resource for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, staff, and the community.
Use effective time management to organize workload, prioritize, and complete tasks.
Identify problems, collect data, and take corrective action for assigned quality or process improvement projects.
Apply food safety and sanitation knowledge and provide recommendations about nutrition products and supplies when appropriate.
May precept dietetic interns under the supervision of a mentor dietitian Level II or higher and in accordance with CDR and Emory standards.
May participate in presentations, committees, nutrition-related hospital events, and community education.
May develop written education materials for patients or staff.
Maintain registration and licensure through continuing education, attend nutrition seminars and teleconferences, and complete annual compliance units on time.
Complete an average of 15 nutrition-related continuing education units annually and seek guidance from peers and medical personnel to expand professional knowledge.
Initiate development of a Commission on Dietetic Registration portfolio reflecting professional and career goals.
Use computers and various software programs.