Clinical Dietitian Contingent

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess and implement nutritional care for patients. In this role, you will provide individualized nutrition plans, conduct nutrition classes, and develop educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. You will play a crucial role in the management of dietary needs, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care tailored to their unique situations. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact patient health and wellness. If you are passionate about nutrition and helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and completed Dietetic internship required.
• Must be able to pass RD examination within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s nutritional status and implements appropriate care.
• Provides individual and group nutrition counseling for diabetes and other diagnoses.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Dynamic presentation skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Team-oriented environment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Dietetic internship

Dietetic Registration Eligible

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Summary:

Assesses patient’s nutritional status and plan; implements and/or recommends the appropriate nutritional care for the patient. Provides individual and group nutrition counseling to in/outpatients for diabetes and other diagnoses. Acts as a nutrition information resource for physicians, nursing, other hospital personnel, the media, and the community.

What the Clinical Dietitian will need:

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved experience
• Proof of completed Dietetic internship
• Dietetic Registration Eligible. Must be able to pass RD examination within one year of date of hire.
• Completed Dietetic internship with inpatient and outpatient clinical setting
• Develop nutritional education materials.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
• Dynamic presentation skills in group and individual settings. Ability to deal with people with diverse backgrounds and educational levels. Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in team-oriented environment

What the Clinical Dietitian will do:

• Provides patients and their families detailed individualized nutrition plans for treatment/management of their illness/disease based on completed nutritional assessment. Provides nutritional treatment/management plan to the ordering physician as well as patients’ readiness to change and level of knowledge.
• Provides nutrition classes in group settings, heart healthy, diabetes classes and clinic as well as other identified programs.
• Implements the individualized medical nutrition therapy and education based on assessment and plan, including patient goals and follow-up to assess ability to successfully complete goals. Follows clinical care policies. Educates with age-appropriate information in a format that accommodates learning style, literacy and cultural factors. Makes appropriate adjustments to diet orders as defined by the clinical policies and procedures and in accordance with the hospital bylaws.
• Develops, revises and maintains current education materials for patients, families, medical professionals as well as group and community organizations.