Clinical Dietitian

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a clinical nutrition professional to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition care plans, and contribute to patient and staff education. The role is anchored in evidence-based practice and quality assurance within a full-service medical center. Qualified candidates will hold a B.S.

and/or M.S. in Dietetics, be registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and possess North Carolina licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold B.S. and/or M.S. in Dietetics.
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• North Carolina licensure and credentials on file.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition care plans.
• Provide patient and staff education on nutrition.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and care delivery.
• Deliver care according to department policies and age-appropriate needs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Quality assurance

Clinical nutrition

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Dietetics

Job description

Job Summary:This is a professional specialty requiring advanced knowledge in clinical nutrition. A person in this position is responsible for patient care activities, assess nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and participates in patient/staff education and quality assurance activities.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. and/or M.S in Dietetics.
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• NC licensure (all credentials are kept on file).
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit or area.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.