Dietetic Technician (PEDS, M-F)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Works under the clinical supervision of a licensed, registered dietitian. Assists dietitians with nutrition assessments, implementation of nutrition care plans, and monitoring the implementation of nutrition care plans. Provides diet instructions to patients on modified diets prior to discharge. Utilizes computer systems, interacts with patients at various stages of the life cycle, monitors foodservice issues, and promotes customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• LIC-Licensed Discipline Specific - Licensure-Others
• Relevant Work Experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients at nutrition risk and initiates the nutrition care process.
• Assists registered dietitians in implementation and monitoring of nutrition care plans and nutrition outcomes as assigned.
• Provides nutrition education in individual or group settings as assigned by dietitian.
• Documents nutrition care as designated in practice guidelines, departmental/facility guidelines, and/ or on care paths and protocols.
• Trains dietetic interns and other health care students.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees