Clinical Dietitian

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Regional Medical Center, part of Hello Humankindness by Dignity Health, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient outcomes.

You will communicate nutritional data across systems, participate in health team meetings, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify nutrition risk and optimize care in a 443-bed acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from ACEND-accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops an intervention plan including feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response and documents goals in the care plan.
• Updates plan of care and follows up with patients as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to identify nutrition risk and escalation needs.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Clinical nutrition care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

ACEND accredited program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.

Every day you will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record
• Updates plan of care as necessary and follows up with the patient as needed
• Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics)
• Registered Dietitian (RD or RD-ADA or RD-AND or RD-CDR) within 90 days of hire

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/) :

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

Pay Range

$28.10 - $41.80 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.