Clinical Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver expert nutrition care, develop individualized plans, and communicate clearly across care teams to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in dietetics (ACEND) and RD certification within 90 days of hire; join a mission-driven, patient-centered team committed to humankindness and exceptional nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (ACEND)

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/): Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$28.10 - $41.80 /hour