Clinical Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition-FT

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Huntsville seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide essential nutritional care to patients. The role involves developing care plans, assessing for malnutrition, and utilizing evidence-based guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Dietitian certification needed within 6 months of employment.
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition care through assessment and intervention.
• Develop care plans and manage total nutritional care for patients.
• Assess and diagnose patients for malnutrition.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Provides medical nutrition care to patients through nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and education utilizing evidence based guidelines. Develops care plans with appropriate follow-up and reassessment of intervention.Manages the total nutritional care of patients receiving Enteral Nutrition.Assess and diagnose patients for malnutrition.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university

Licensure, Certification and or Registration:Alabama State Licensure.Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (must be obtained within 6 months of employment)

Experience:1-2 years clinical experience preferred but not required

Additional Skills/Abilities:Excellent communication skills. Good organizational skills with attention to detail necessary.