Acute Care Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition & Education

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition screening, assessment and education to patients in our hospital setting. You will develop and implement nutritional care plans and participate in rounds and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include completing care plans, coordinating with physicians and nurses, teaching patients, and ensuring food safety and accurate nutrition calculations.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: ADA Registered Dietitian with current registration.
• Education: Four-year degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and ADA-approved internship.
• Experience: 1–2 years of clinical experience in acute care.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Calculates calorie, protein, fluid, vitamin and mineral requirements.
• Ability to organize daily workflow and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations and assumes accountability for all job responsibilities.
• Performs consults requested by physician and/or nurse.
• Participates in patient discharge planning rounds.
• Completes and updates patient care plans with interdisciplinary communication.
• Completes assigned QA & PI projects.
• Supervises utility staff or diet office staff as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Patient education

Calorie/protein calculation

Enteral/Parenteral nutrition knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition or Dietetics

ADA internship/experience

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition screening, assessment and education to patients in our hospital setting. You will develop and implement nutritional care plans and participate in rounds and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include completing care plans, coordinating with physicians and nurses, teaching patients, and ensuring food safety and accurate nutrition calculations.