Adv Practice Clinical Dietitian

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education & Certification

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) across inpatient and outpatient settings, assessing needs, setting goals, and creating care plans with the care team.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to improve outcomes, educate patients and families, and participate in rounds and quality initiatives while advancing nutrition care standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition required; RD/RDN credential essential.
• State licensure required to practice dietetics in the state.
• Master's degree may be required for advanced positions or new graduates.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CDCES, CNSC, CSO) preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate nutritional status using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans with physicians and health teams.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition interventions as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease management and lifestyle changes.
• Participate in rounds, discharge planning, and care conferences.
• Document within the Nutrition Care Process and ADIME framework.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical protocol development.
• Mentor and educate dietetic interns and students.

Conoscenze

RD/RDN credential

State licensure

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Nutrition education

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master's Degree preferred

Strumenti

Descrizione del lavoro

The Clinical Dietitian provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) through nutrition assessment, goal setting, care planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This role specializes in areas including malnutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, weight management, heart failure, diabetes, critical care, oncology, and other specialty populations. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to assess nutritional needs, develop evidence-based interventions, improve patient outcomes, and support quality care initiatives.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records, conducting nutrition-focused physical examinations (NFPE), diagnosing malnutrition, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and providing nutrition education to patients and families. The Clinical Dietitian serves as a trusted clinical resource, contributes to program development and quality improvement efforts, and supports the education of dietetic interns, students, and healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients' nutritional status using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Manage nutritional interventions for patients requiring enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, and specialized therapeutic diets.
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers to support healthy lifestyle changes and disease management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences.
• Document assessments and interventions utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and ADIME framework.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and department goals.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for dietetic interns, students, and fellow healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required; Master's Degree required for incoming dietitians in accordance with current standards.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State Dietitian Licensure required.
• Advanced certifications such as CDCES, CNSC, CSO, RD-AP, CSP, CSR, IBCLC, CSOWM, or related specialty credentials preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Why Join Beacon Health System?

At Beacon Health System, our mission is to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. Our values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion guide everything we do as we provide exceptional care to our patients and communities.

Beacon Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education and Certification Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Employee Discounts

Join Beacon Health System and make a meaningful impact by helping patients improve their health and quality of life through exceptional nutrition care.