Adult Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutritioncare in Portland, OR seeks an Adult Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for adult patients, perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, and develop and monitor care plans in collaboration with the health care team.

This Relief/Flex/Resource position is union represented, with a day-shift schedule, four days per pay period, and weekend/holiday rotation; some campus presence may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field and ACEND‑approved supervised practice.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Oregon.
• Clinical Dietetic experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessment and develop nutrition care plans.
• Develop nutrition education for discharge to home, facilities or home health.
• Communicate patient nutrition needs to the health care team and during rounds.
• Educate interns, act as preceptor and present didactic sessions.

Skills

Nutrition care process

Interdisciplinary communication

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional assessment

Charting/documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian in Oregon

Clinical dietetic experience in an acute care facility

Job description

Adult Clinical Dietitian

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38731

Position Category: Pharmacy

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource

Posting Department: HC.Clinical Nutrition Services

Posting Salary Range: $42.84 - $58.84 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE: 0.00

Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The purpose of the adult dietitian is to provide scientifically based, comprehensive nutrition care and education for the adult patients at OHSU according to the nutrition care process; to promote healing and aid in the prevention of infection/complications. The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (assessment, treatment, education) to patients in all areas of adult care.

Relief employees must be available to work at least four (4) days per pay period as determined according to the department needs

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for the comprehensive nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis,nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation of OHSUpatients. Assessments are developed from defined clinical criteria/data and are documented in the patient's medical record. Develops nutrition care plans to manage nutrition care for disease states, prevent complications, reduce morbidity and mortality due to malnutrition or change in feeding modality. M onitors progress of patients on implemented nutrition plans.

• Develops and provides nutrition education for patients to be discharged tohome, to a care facility, or a home health agency on a specialized nutritionprogram or enteral feeding

• Communicates patient nutrition needs and progress to the health care teamthrough charted progress notes, participation in patient care conferences andpatient discharge planning rounds, as well as individual consults with teammembers, home health agencies, care providers, etc

• Develops education experiences, acts as a preceptor to interns. Evaluatesintern's competency. Presents didactic presentations to dietetic interns in area of specialty.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with specialization in dietetics, nutrition, institution management, or a closely related field and completion of a pre-planned professional experience in dietetics at a facility approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Oregon

• Clinical Dietetic experience in an acute care facility.

Job Related Knowledge,Skills and Abilities(Competencies)

• Must be proficient in the nutrition care process; determine the nutrient requirements of the adult inpatient to ensure adequate nutrient intake and/or replacement of nutrients loss secondary to medical condition.
• determine the nutrient make-up of patient's meal patterns and medications (dosage and timing) that affect nutrient and/or drug bioavailability.
• diagnose malnutrition (competent in Nutrition Focused Physical Exam) and recommend and administer medical nutrition therapy to improve digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients.
• make recommendations concerning adjustment medications that relate to nutrition, in order to promote increased well-being of the patient, maintenance of acceptable blood chemistries, increased bioavailability of drugs, decreased hospitalization days, and cost-effectiveness of regimens.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Nutrition or related field
• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care facility
• Possesss Certification consistent with Clinical Dietitian for Specialist Classification, Washington Certification (CD) for ambulatory care may be required within 6 months.

Additional Details

Day Shift Mon - Fri; Weekend and holiday rotation; Shares office with >10 dietitians/dietetic technician registered, may have opportunity for hybrid/telework, position requires frequent on campus presence.

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