Clinical Dietitian

The Clinical Dietitian is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with at least one (1) year of preferred acute care experience.

• Conducts and implements complete nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process to provide evidenced-based recommendations for nutrition related medical conditions
• Evaluates nutrition assessments and recommendations for effectiveness
• Develops recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, patient’s families and patient’s caregivers
• Collaborates with patient and facilitates active participation to assess needs and resources to establish mutual nutrition related goals
• Work independently providing basic nutrition care in non-specialized and specialized areas
• Communicates nutrition recommendations effectively to medical staff and care team verbally, in rounds and interdisciplinary care meetings and documents in the medical record
• Maintains compliance with employee policies, procedures and employee health requirements.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Directly responsible to the Chief Medical Officer
• Works closely with registered dietitians, kitchen staff, clinical staff

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

• Conducts, implements and evaluates nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process
• Enteral and parenteral recommendations, therapeutic meal or supplement recommendations
• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients, topics include but are not limited to diabetes, kidney disease, cirrhosis, malnutrition
• Communicate to kitchen staff patient’s needs and preferences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; and ability to assess clients’ nutritional needs
• Knowledge of ADIME and NCPT procedures

Skills/Abilities to:

• Skilled in medical terminology, including knowledge of the appropriate documentation for completing written assessments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with employees, participants, and the public.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: One (1) year healthcare experience desirable

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics

Certification: Certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian

Preferred:

Bi-lingual preferred, Spanish speaking