Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient Transplant); $5K Sign On Bonus

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides effective nutrition care, applies critical thinking and professional judgment, and communicates nutrition information effectively. The role focuses on outpatient transplant nutrition and includes developing and implementing decision-making tools for potentially complex cases in the area of specialty. The dietitian provides education to staff, interns, and other healthcare professionals in their area of expertise. The position is three days in the office and two days remote. The dietitian performs other duties as assigned, complies with policies and standards, and follows department-provided duties and responsibilities. The role requires adherence to requirements for securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including annual training and compliance with the UH Code of Conduct and applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, if established eligibility for the dietitian registration examination on or before December 31, 2023, or a master’s degree in Food & Nutrition.
Competent skills in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and applying the nutrition care process to patient care.
Competent skills in evaluating and recommending nutrition needs using combined objective and subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment.
Analytical skills to assess patients’ conditions and provide appropriate interventions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio, required upon hire.
Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required upon hire.
Completion of an ACEND-accredited Supervised Practice Program.
Maintain the continuing education credits required for registration and licensure.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years working as a clinical dietitian in a healthcare facility; experience may include a Supervised Practice Program.

Responsibilities

Deliver effective nutrition care, including developing and implementing decision-making tools for potentially complex cases in the area of specialty.
Demonstrate professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice.
Provide education to staff, interns, and other healthcare professionals in the hospital in the area of expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain patient Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with applicable training, conduct standards, policies, and procedures.