Dietitian Clinical II - Clinical Nutrition Services, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The position involves evaluating, assessing, and planning nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of nutritional standards and the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (prior to 2024).
• Master's Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (2024 and after).
• Minimum 2 years' related experience preferred.
• Current NH Dietitian license required.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards.
• Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems.
• Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitoring results.
• Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations.
• Diagnoses and develops intervention for patients with malnutrition.
• Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications.
• Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff.
• Precepts and mentors new staff or existing staff in clinical specialty area.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with multiple subspecialty care team members and providers that enables planning and participating across a broader spectrum of patient care.
• Cross-covers a broader spectrum of patient care areas and subspecialties as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree