Registered Dietitian II -GI and Nutrition Support

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases. No matter the reason, you will help these patients develop personal diet plans to achieve their goals. In this role, you will provide medical nutrition therapy specifically to critically ill populations based on their unique nutrition needs. You will work closely with fellow caregivers to develop an effective treatment plan and optimize their healing experience. This role offers an excellent way to better the lives of patients every day, all while finding your place within an innovative healthcare system. As a member of the nutrition team you will have opportunities to get involved in research, quality improvement projects, journal clubs, educational training with nutrition support Physicians and Advance Practice Providers, Nutrition Fellows and the interdisciplinary critical care team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a closely related field
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship or Credentialed Program
• Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Ohio and active certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Board Certification as a certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) for adult services or Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) for pediatric services within 2 years of hire
• 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition OR completion of the Cleveland Clinic Dietetic Internship Program or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care using medical nutrition therapy for patients requiring nutrition support therapies (parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition, intravenous fluid with multiple diet modifications) and in which medications are an integral component in the design of the nutrition therapy.
• Assess patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and perform a nutrition-focused physical exam.
• Evaluate nutritional needs, including calories, protein, fluid and electrolytes to diagnose and document malnutrition.
• Collaborate with providers to manage the nutritional needs of patients receiving oral diets, tube feedings and parenteral nutrition.
• Implement a nutritional care plan, communicate plan, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation.
• Write orders for diets, oral supplements, tube feedings and pends parenteral nutrition orders.
• Provide counseling and education services to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.
• Support the Dietetic Internship Program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor and coordinate activities of Dietetic Technician if assigned to area.
• Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.
• Create and revise education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
• Actively contribute to department strategic initiatives, committees and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree