Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care Nutrition (On-site)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 46,838 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is seeking a Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition Services. The role focuses on assessing nutrition needs, planning and coordinating nutrition care with an interdisciplinary team, and counseling patients and families on medical nutrition therapy.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition, completion of a dietetic internship, continuing education per CDR, and licensure within 6 months of hire (Alaska Dietitian or Nutritionist license) with RD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Successful completion of a dietetic internship program.
• Continuing education in accordance with Commission on Dietetic Registration maintenance requirements.
• Within 6 months of hire: Alaska Dietitian License or Alaska Nutritionist License.
• Within 6 months of hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition therapy needs based on patient diagnosis, labs, anthropometrics, medications and co-morbidity factors.
• Develop, implement and manage an individualized, interdisciplinary care plan for nutrition support.
• Counsel patients and families on medical nutrition therapy principles as appropriate.
• Refer to other health care team members to optimize outpatient care and follow-up.
• Advocate for nutrition care for acutely ill hospitalized patients and consult with medical staff.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic internship completion

Continuing education per CDR policy

Alaska Dietitian License or Alaska Nutritionist License within 6 months

National CDR Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is seeking a Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition Services. The role focuses on assessing nutrition needs, planning and coordinating nutrition care with an interdisciplinary team, and counseling patients and families on medical nutrition therapy.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition, completion of a dietetic internship, continuing education per CDR, and licensure within 6 months of hire (Alaska Dietitian or Nutritionist license) with RD