Dietitian Part-Time

HonorHealth • Scottsdale, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian evaluates nutrition risk criteria, assesses nutritional status, and develops and implements nutrition care plans based on evidence-based practice and diagnosis-related care guidelines. Documentation is outcome-oriented and supports progress toward nutrition goals. The Dietitian reviews current nutrition publications and research and adapts findings for nutrition care practice and patient education materials.

This is a part-time float position between the Osborn and Shea campuses. The department is Clinical Nutrition, and the listed shift is day.

Requirements

• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• A master’s degree, as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration effective January 1, 2024; a bachelor’s degree is required for those grandfathered before this update.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review integrated nutrition screening reports and accurately identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Complete nutritional assessments using established evidence-based, diagnosis-related nutrition care guidelines.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and progress toward nutrition goals, and revise interventions or education plans as needed.
• Serve as a nutrition specialist and resource to physicians, HonorHealth departments, allied health professionals, and accredited nutrition programs.
• Prepare written, outcome-oriented documentation in patients’ medical records in accordance with evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Research, develop, and implement patient nutrition care protocols and educational materials based on evidence-based practice.
• Participate in performance integration and improvement of patient care processes and department or system process-improvement initiatives.
• Assess nutrition education needs and provide individualized education to patients and families.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Recognize and perform duties and responsibilities that need to be done, even if not specifically assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time