Dietitian

Conifer Health Solutions • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Provides clinical nutrition support services to patients through Food Service. Monitors nutritional care, manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provides nutritional education to patients. Directs, supervises, and coordinates diet office activities. Processes information from patients, medical records, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to accurately identify, assess, and evaluate patients’ nutritional needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in food, nutrition, or institutional management, and any additional education required by the American Dietetic Association.
• Registered or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics; registration must be obtained within six months.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process information generated from patients, medical records, nursing staff, and ancillary staff.
• Use generated information and ADA standards to identify, assess, and evaluate patients’ nutritional needs and meet their nutritional requirements.
• Make recommendations to physicians and the health care team regarding patients’ nutritional status.
• Provide education to patients and family members.
• Develop nutritional care policies and procedures.
• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time