Clinical Dietitian

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403(b) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian responsible for assessing nutritional needs and developing programs to achieve the best clinical outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics, 1-2 years of clinical experience, and the ability to become licensed as a Certified Dietitian in Wisconsin. The position offers competitive hourly pay of up to $38, along with medical and other benefits including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a similar facility preferred.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure to practice as a Certified Dietitian in Wisconsin required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of at-risk patients and implement interventions.
• Counsel clients on specific nutrition interventions.
• Develop programs to meet needs of community and staff.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Documentation in electronic health records

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition Science

Completion of ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship

Job description

Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian Responsibilities:

Responsible for assessing and implementing the nutritional needs of patients, staff, physicians, and community to provide the best clinical outcome, and developing nutritional programs to offer the best clinical outcomes.

• Assess the nutritional status of all at-risk patients, pediatric through geriatric as designated by department standards and implement nutrition interventions as appropriate.
• Counsel clients on appropriate population-specific nutrition interventions.
• Access, retrieve and document required information through hospital electronic health record.
• Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of physicians, patients, staff and community.
• Acts as a resource of nutrition information for Food Service to implement normal and therapeutic diets.
• Receives and enters telephone orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.

Clinical Dietitian Requirements:

• Entry Level
• One to two (1-2) years of clinical experience in a similar type facility preferred.
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English language.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition Science
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated program, Graduate program.
• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Wisconsin within one year of hire.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.

Salary Range:

Up to $38.00/hr (based on experience)

• Night and evening shift differential

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• 403(b) company match available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Competitive PTO