Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition Care

HCA HealthONE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. You will conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, and counseling for patients across ages and conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and RD credentials. Hospital experience is preferred, with a strong focus on evidence-based care and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required.
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required.

Responsibilities

• To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.
• Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
• Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria
• Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
• Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
• Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required

Job description

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy using the Nutrition Care Process. You will conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, and counseling for patients across ages and conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and RD credentials. Hospital experience is preferred, with a strong focus on evidence-based care and ethical practice.