Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their award-winning team. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient nutritional care, assessing patients' nutritional needs, and developing effective care plans. You'll have the opportunity to educate patients and their families, ensuring they receive the best nutritional support. Join a community committed to quality and compassion, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required with experience in healthcare.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional care and assesses patients' nutritional status.
• Formulates and evaluates care plans while providing nutrition education.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Education

Care Plan Development

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Lower Bucks Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate patient nutritional care. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
2. One year healthcare experience desirable.