Dietitian PRN (Student Health Clinical Department)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Dietitian for the Student Health Clinical Department in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This role involves assessing patient nutrition status, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, providing nutrition education and counseling, and training dietetic interns and other healthcare students. The position emphasizes a collaborative environment where expertise is valued and professional growth is encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist - Tennessee
Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Nutrition Therapy (Novice)
Patient Counseling (Novice)
Dietetic Patient Assessment (Novice)
Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice)

Responsibilities

Assesses nutrition status and implements nutrition care plans to address identified nutrition diagnoses for patients with common medical conditions, using the Nutrition Care Process and standardized nutrition terminology in documentation.
Monitors nutrition progress and reassesses nutrition status of patients/clients with common medical conditions, adjusting the nutrition care plan when needed.
Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients, families and caregivers, and the community, using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools.
Trains dietetic interns and other students by planning, implementing, supervising and evaluating clinical experiences and/or teaching classes.