Registered Dietitian Pediatric Biochemical Genetics Clinic

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides direct patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, evidence-based nutrition interventions and prescriptions, coordination of Medical Nutrition Therapy services, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. The role also provides nutrition counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient populations.

The practitioner collaborates respectfully with patients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care, maintain effective working relationships, and support a safe care culture. A competent Registered Dietitian works with minimal supervision, follows the profession’s code of ethics, completes Nutrition Focused Physical Exams as appropriate, and maintains documentation in accordance with applicable procedures, laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The role may precept and teach dietetic interns and other students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration, required within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and determine nutrition diagnoses using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Develop evidence-based nutrition interventions and prescriptions, including diet or feeding orders.
• Coordinate services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams as appropriate.
• Document and maintain records in accordance with procedures, legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate daily clinical activity records, including scheduling and billing information.
• Collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary team, advocate for patient care, and support a culture of nutrition.
• Precept and teach dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.
• Contribute to and engage in improving department and organizational metrics.
• May communicate and interact with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time