Clinical Dietitian

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dietitian at Shea Medical Center, part of HonorHealth, evaluates nutrition risk, assesses status, and develops care plans based on evidence-based guidelines for patients across the Clinical Nutrition department.

Working day shifts Monday to Friday with rotating weekends/holidays, you will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document care outcomes, and provide patient-specific nutrition education to support health and recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics required by CDR.
• Bachelor's degree grandfathered prior to update.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates nutrition risk and nutritional status; develops/implements plan of nutrition care per evidence-based guidelines.
• Reviews nutrition screening reports and identifies patients at risk.
• Completes nutritional assessments using evidence-based, diagnosis-related nutrition care guidelines.
• Evaluates outcomes and revises intervention/education plans as needed.
• Serves as nutrition expert and resource to physicians and health teams.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Evidence-based care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's degree (grandfathered)

Job description

Primary City/State:

Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Category:

Dietitian/Dietary Services

Shift:

Day

Department:

Clinical Nutrition

Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Overview

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The DIETITIAN evaluates nutrition risk criteria, assesses nutritional status and develops/implements plan of nutrition care based on evidence‑based practice and diagnosis‑related care guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Reviews integrated nutrition screening reports and accurately identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Completes nutritional assessment using established evidence‑based, diagnosis‑related nutrition care guidelines.
• Evaluates patient outcome and progress toward achieving nutrition goals. Revises intervention and/or education plan.
• Serves as nutrition specialist and resource to physicians, HH departments, allied health professionals, and accredited nutrition programs.
• Prepares written outcome oriented documentation for the patient's medical record on all consultation in accordance with evidence based practice guidelines.
• Researches, develops and implements patient nutrition care protocols and educational materials, based on evidence‑based practice.
• Participates in performance integration and improvement of patient care processes and department or system process improvement initiatives.
• Assesses nutrition education needs and provides individualized education to patients and families.
• Adapts to changes in work environment. Recognizes and performs duties and responsibilities which need to be done although not specifically assigned.

Education

• Masters as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024) Required
• Bachelors grandfathered prior to this update Required

Experience

• None Required
• 3 years to 5 years' experience Preferred

License and Certifications

• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration