Clinical Dietitian Contingent Days

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Clinical Dietitian to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop tailored nutrition care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Your expertise will help shape educational programs for dietetic interns and enhance the nutritional well-being of patients. If you are passionate about nutrition and committed to quality care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop Nutrition Care Plans based on identified needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide nutrition education.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Nutrition Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship

Job description

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Job Summary

Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services. Conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. A nutrition assessment includes evaluation of patients' medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurements, assessment of lab values, and diet history. The assessment also considers age-specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive, and motivation issues. Nutrition Care Plans are developed based on identified needs and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multidisciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech-language pathology, and other hospital personnel. Records are maintained in patient records using DMC-approved documentation.

• Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition; participates in multidisciplinary rounds; provides education to various departments on nutrition-related topics.
• Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns; participates in their education by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.
• Participates in research projects and nutrition-related programs.
• Works with outside agencies to obtain ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.
• Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and process improvement initiatives; provides input on improving processes and high-quality patient care.
• Inventories and orders office and tube feeding supplies.
• Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provisions of optimal nutritional food service to patients; follows up to ensure adherence to dietary regimens.
• Formulates special recipes or plans to meet specific patient needs.
• Promotes guest relations and maintains good customer service by assisting customers quickly and courteously.
• Demonstrates behaviors supportive of the DMC's values, including commitment to quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, effective communication, innovation, education, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting or a supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or foodservice corporation, usually 6 to 12 months long.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registry eligibility, passing the registry exam within 6 months of internship completion.
• Registration required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.