Clinical Dietitian

Lifespan; East Providence, Portland (RI, ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutritional care to patients at Bradley Hospital. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing nutrition plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills. This part-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Rhode Island required within 3 months of hire.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies nutrition-related problems and develops care plans.
• Monitors patients' nutritional status and updates plans as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Senior Clinical Dietitian Specialists and the Clinical Nutrition Director/Supervisor, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and departmental standards of practice, provides nutritional care to hospital patients throughout their stay at Brown University Health. Interviews patients and/or family members and reviews electronic health records to assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition plans of care. Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, preferences, and intervention strategies to determine the progress made in achieving desired results of nutrition care and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised. Documents patient progress and updates nutritional plans as necessary in the electronic health record. Directs the activities of support personnel in the assigned work area as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or a related concentration from a US Accredited College/University approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Completed ACEND-accredited supervised practice program and successfully passed the national examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR). If registration-eligible, must provide documentation of scheduled registration exam date.
• License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Rhode Island (must have within 3 months of hire). Proof of application for license to be submitted upon employment. If registration-eligible, must have proof of Rhode Island Department of Health License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist Graduate Practice prior to start date and must pass the CDR Registration Exam and obtain LDN license within 3 months of hire. All unlicensed dietitians' notes are cosigned by a licensed registered dietitian until a license is obtained.
• Thorough understanding of the application of principles of nutrition to human physiology in adult and pediatric disease states. Knowledge of the nutrition care process and the nutritional values of food and food groups.
• The analytical ability to identify overt and potential nutritional problems and develop nutritional plans of care.
• The ability to communicate nutrition education through formal and informal channels.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Administrative ability to direct and coordinate the delivery of quality nutrition care in assigned areas.
• Maintenance of CDR certification through 75 hours of continuing education every five years and Rhode Island LDN of 20 hours every two years.
• Preferred membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and relevant practice groups such as MNPG or PNPG.
• Ability to resolve patient food service satisfaction issues, with training provided on the job.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.

EXPERIENCE: One to two years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses accurate and relevant data to identify nutrition-related problems. Assesses current and past information related to personal medical, family, and psychosocial/social history.
• Assesses anthropometric indicators (e.g., height, weight, BMI, arm circumference), laboratory profiles, medical tests, and procedures.
• Obtains and reassesses findings from the Nutrition-focused Physical Examination (NFPE).
• Obtains food and nutrition-related history, including intake, medication, diet supplements, beliefs, attitudes, and food security.
• Uses reference data and standards to estimate nutrient needs and recommended body weight, BMI, and growth patterns.
• Reviews data collected by other healthcare practitioners and staff for factors affecting nutrition and health status.
• Identifies potential problem areas for nutrition diagnosis and revises diagnoses as per standards of care.
• Documents care plans in the electronic health record and monitors patients' nutritional status, updating plans as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning, patient education, and community programs.
• Represents Food & Nutrition Services in interdisciplinary meetings and participates in quality improvement programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits, stands, and walks intermittently; may lift up to 10 pounds; travel may be required to off-site facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

BENEFITS: Includes competitive pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, education assistance, wellness programs, and more.

Location: Bradley Hospital, East Providence, RI

Work Type: Part-Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union