Clinical Registered Dietitian III - FT - Days - Cancer Clinic @LG
About The Position
The Clinical Registered Dietitian III is a clinical nutrition expert and member of the interdisciplinary health care team. The role provides general clinical nutrition care to patients on units where the dietitian is trained and competent, identifies patients with malnutrition or increased protein or energy needs and other medical problems affecting nutrition status, and develops and implements medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies and guidelines. The dietitian evaluates and monitors care-plan effectiveness and outcomes, supports continuity of care, and provides nutrition education to patients and families. The position also conducts educational programs for hospital staff and the community as needed and participates in assigned performance-improvement projects. In the outpatient setting, the dietitian provides nutrition counseling to people with specific medical problems, altered nutrition status, or goals related to optimal health and chronic disease management. Education may be delivered through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations, using in-person and/or remote tools as assigned.
Requirements
- Complete the minimum education requirements set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- At least five years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- General knowledge of electronic medical record programs, nutrient analysis software, and MS Office applications or similar applications.
- Meet at least one of these qualifications: a master’s degree in a nutrition or health-related field; a fellowship related to nutrition, public health, or healthcare administration; or a CDR, ASPEN, and/or American Association of Diabetes Educators certification in a particular area of expertise, maintained through consecutive recertification periods, resulting in one of the listed credentials.
Nice To Haves
- For outpatient practice, five years of relevant experience in outpatient-based counseling and education settings is preferred.
- Relevant credentials include Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition, Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Board Certified Specialist in Digestive Health, Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition, or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Provide general clinical nutrition care to patients on units for which the dietitian is trained and competent.
- Identify patients with malnutrition, increased protein or energy needs, or other medical problems affecting nutrition status.
- Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies and guidelines.
- Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition care plans.
- Ensure continuity of care throughout the care process.
- Provide nutrition education to patients and family members to support patient goals.
- Conduct educational programs for hospital staff and the community as needed.
- Participate in performance-improvement projects as assigned.
- In outpatient practice, provide nutrition counseling to people with specific medical problems, altered nutrition status, or goals related to optimal health and chronic disease management.
- Deliver education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations using in-person and/or remote tools as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
