Dietitian Specialist 3
About The Position
The Dietitian Specialist 3 responsibilities include completing inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments for patients in specialty areas. Works collaboratively with health care team members to implement nutrition interventions, and coordinates the nutrition care of the patient. Provides specialized nutrition education to patients/family members in individual and/or group setting, arranging for outpatient referral to specialty clinic if necessary. Attends and participates in patient care meetings, team meetings, and quality meetings as assigned. Provides in-services and lectures to clinical staff, and mentors clinical dietitians and other health care team members to improve performance standards, participates in educating dietetic and medical students and serves as a consultant for interns, residents, fellows and attending physicians. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition-related field required.
- Three years of clinical nutrition experience required.
- A thorough knowledge of clinical nutrition in area of specialty.
- Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
- Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
- Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
- Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
- Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
- Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
- Able to accept direction.
- Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
- Able to think critically.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to perform basic math functions.
- Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Able to problem solve.
- Able to organize and prioritize workload.
- Able to recall information with accuracy.
- Able to pay close attention to detail.
- Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
- Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
- Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
- Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
- Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
- Certification from Commission on Dietetic registration (RD/RDN) required.
- Board Certified Specialty certification required within one year of hire or transfer, for outpatient clinic positions only.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completing inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments for patients in specialty areas.
- Working collaboratively with health care team members to implement nutrition interventions.
- Coordinating the nutrition care of the patient.
- Providing specialized nutrition education to patients/family members in individual and/or group setting.
- Arranging for outpatient referral to specialty clinic if necessary.
- Attending and participating in patient care meetings, team meetings, and quality meetings as assigned.
- Providing in-services and lectures to clinical staff.
- Mentoring clinical dietitians and other health care team members to improve performance standards.
- Participating in educating dietetic and medical students.
- Serving as a consultant for interns, residents, fellows and attending physicians.
- Performing other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
