Registered Dietitian

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is a competent dietetics practitioner who provides direct patient care by applying the Nutrition Care Process. Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments, determining nutrition diagnoses, developing evidence-based nutrition interventions and prescriptions, coordinating Medical Nutrition Therapy services, and monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes. The role also provides nutrition counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient populations.

The Registered Dietitian collaborates respectfully with patients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, safe, high-quality care, and helps foster a culture that values nutrition. The position may also precept dietetic interns and other students and may communicate with the media about relevant clinical topics.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays are scheduled. The primary location is the Medical Office Building West/East in Royal Oak, Michigan, in the Peds General HOPD department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in dietetics practice sufficient to work competently as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• Registered Dietitian credential (CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration) required within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within one year.
• Identify with and adhere to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession.
• Demonstrate self-leading skills and the ability to perform clinical duties with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, evidence-based intervention and nutrition prescription, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams as appropriate for high-quality patient care.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Coordinate services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Document and maintain records in accordance with RDN standard operating 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.
• For positions specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers, collaborate with the Manager, Nutrition Services at least four hours every 60 days.
• Contribute to and participate 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
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time