Clinical Nutritionist

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, is involved in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core. It is recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. The organization is committed to providing equitable care and contributes over $6 billion in annual community benefits. This specific position is for a Clinical Nutritionist within the Neurology: Pediatrics department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Biological Sciences or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
Completion of approved registration by the American Dietetic Association.
Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
Active licensure by the applicable state Board of Dietetics/Nutrition is required according to policy.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with medical and nursing staff, patients, and employees.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a clinical dietitian.

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments and assesses nutritional needs of patients according to departmental and evidence-based standards.
Participates in interdisciplinary clinical rounds and programs to provide optimum nutrition care and improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of current literature and evidence-based guidelines/practices in providing appropriate and competent nutritional care.
Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient outcomes and patient care services to achieve hospital and departmental goals.
Provides nutrition information to health care professionals, students, patients, caregivers and the community to promote optimal nutritional health and therapeutic outcomes.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care.
Demonstrates appropriate, competent and timely nutritional care for transplant patients to meet hospital and regulatory standards, as applicable.
Provides timely outpatient documentation and charging that supports hospital/department standards, as applicable.
Collaborates routinely to reduce the impact of no-shows and optimize clinic productivity to meet hospital/department goals, as applicable.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental policies and procedures promoting a cooperative work environment.
Demonstrates a personal responsibility and commitment to customer service and satisfaction by utilizing communication skills to interact with patients, customers, and staff to develop interpersonal relationships and team building.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program