Clinical Dietitian

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks a Clinical Dietitian to oversee nutritional care for patients at Pen Bay Hospital. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with medical professionals to ensure high-quality patient education and care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian is preferred.
• Current state license as a Dietitian required.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutritional care for patients in clinical areas.
• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and communicate with medical staff.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

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Summary

The Clinical Dietitian directs and coordinates nutritional care for patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and healthcare team members.

Description

At Pen Bay Hospital, the Clinical Dietitian role involves directing and coordinating nutritional care for patients, performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with medical staff.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state license as a Dietitian and registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients is preferred.

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