Clinical Dietitian 1

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Clinical Dietitian 1 to manage nutritional care for in-patients and out-patients. The role includes nutrition status assessment, care plan development, follow-up, education, and nutrition-related order writing.

Collaboration with the health care team and thorough documentation are essential for patient-centered care. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field, registered dietitian status or eligibility, Ohio licensure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition with completion of dietetic internship.
• Registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligibility to complete within 3 months of hire.
• Ohio licensure to practice dietetics.
• One year hospital-based RD experience preferred; specialty certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status of in-patients and out-patients.
• Develop and monitor care plans and follow up with patients.
• Provide education and nutrition-related order writing privileges.
• Communicate findings to health care team and document in medical records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition

Dietitian registration

Ohio license to practice dietetics

1 year hospital RD experience

Master’s degree preferred

Specialty certification in nutrition support/renal/oncology/diabetes education desirable

Job description

Title: Clinical Dietitian 1

Department Org: Clinical Dieticians - 109770

Employee Classification: B5

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 7:30 am End Time: 5:30 pm

Posted Salary: $27.08 - $34.19/hour

Float: True

Rotate: False

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

The clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of in-patients and out-patients. Duties include assessment of nutrition status, development of care plans, follow up, education, and nutrition related order writing privileges. Clinical Dietitian will assure appropriate and continual care of patients through verbal communication with members of the health care team as well as written documentation in the medical record. Care provided is tailored to patient needs including learning needs, age-specific and addresses cultural/religious considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing:

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition with completion of dietetic internship. Master’s degree and membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Completion and maintenance of registration as a dietitian as provided for by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Will accept eligibility to complete Registration provided it is completed within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed in state of Ohio to practice dietetics as provided by the State of Ohio Medical Baord.
• One year work experience in hospital setting as RD, LD preferred. Specialty certification in nutrition support, renal, oncology, gerontology or diabetes education desirable.
• Demonstrates competency in the nutritional care of patients including age specific, learning and cultural/religious needs.
• Adheres to the standards of professional practice as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.