Clinical Dietitian (Bionutrition Research)

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver effective nutrition care and engage in research related to nutrition at the Dahms Clinical Research Center. This role demands critical thinking and problem-solving along with the ability to manage multiple research protocols. Candidates must hold a GXMO license and ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must achieve GXMO license and ServSafe certification within the first 90 days.
• Experience in dietary assessments and counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review research protocols related to nutrition needs.
• Prepare and implement nutrition-related services.
• Conduct dietary assessments and analyze data.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

General X-Ray Machine Operators (GXMO) license

ServSafe certification

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Dietitian will demonstrate effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills, and provide clear communication and education in daily practice.

Reporting to the Dahms Clinical Research Unit Director of Research Bionutrition, this position supports the bionutrition division of the Dahms Clinical Research Center (DCRU), a core within University Hospitals Clinical Research Unit. The DCRU has been a part of UH for over 60 years.

• Responsibilities include reviewing research protocols related to nutrition needs, preparing and implementing nutrition-related services, analyzing data, ensuring data quality control, and data collection.
• Data collection encompasses (but is not limited to): dietary assessments, 24-hour dietary recalls, menu development, diet preparation, food procurement, meal distribution, body composition assessment (including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry equipment - DXA), lifestyle interventions, and dietary counseling.
• This role requires critical thinking, excellent communication skills, efficient time management, the ability to manage multiple research protocols at different stages, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Obtain a General X-Ray Machine Operators (GXMO) license within the first 90 days to operate DXA (arranged by DCRU).
• Achieve ServSafe certification within the first 90 days (arranged by DCRU).

What You Will Do

• Deliver effective nutrition care
• Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Engage in communication and education

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards
• Refer to departmental documentation during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with all policies, including annual training, UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.