Adult Clinical Dietitian - Relief

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Adult Clinical Dietitian - Relief to provide nutrition care for adult patients. The role involves thorough nutritional assessments and education for patient recovery and feeding modalities. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree, registered dietitian certification, and preferably an MS in Nutrition. This position offers opportunities for hybrid work while requiring on-campus presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in dietetics or nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian with CDR; licensed in Oregon.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and ability to educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments for adult patients.
• Develop nutrition care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team regarding patient needs.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification

Licensed Dietitian in Oregon

MS in Nutrition or related field (preferred)

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Department Overview

The purpose of the adult dietitian is to provide scientifically based, comprehensive nutrition care and education

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.

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for the comprehensive nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation of OHSU patients. 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 particular disease, prevent complications, reduce morbidity and mortality due to malnutrition or change in feeding modality. Monitors progress of patients on implemented nutrition plans.

• Develops and provides nutrition education for patients to be discharged to home, to a care facility, or a home health agency on a specialized nutrition program or enteral feeding
• Communicates patient nutrition needs and progress to the health care team through charted progress notes, participation in patient care conferences and patient discharge planning rounds, as well as individual consults with team members, home health agencies, care providers, etc.
• Develops education experiences, acts as a preceptor to interns. Evaluates intern'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
• Additional certifications may be required based on the specific department the position resides in, as indicated by the position description.
  
  

Job Related Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Competencies)

• Must be proficient in the nutrition care process
• Must be able to 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 patients meal patterns and medications (dosage and timing) that affect nutrient and/or drug bioavailablity;
• determine malnutrition and recommend and administer medical nutrition therapy to improve digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients;
• make recommendations concerning adjustment of some 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 complete annual age specific competency training and post test.
• Must be proficient in Nutrition Focused Physical Exam.
• Must comply with OHSU compentency based independent order writing policy.
  
  

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 does require on campus presence.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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