Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

ADCES Connect; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services across patient populations, including assessment, diet counseling, and Medical Nutrition Therapy planning. The role emphasizes adhering to safety, regulations, and patient rights, with opportunities to educate patients and collaborate with the care team.

Neonatal NICU nutrition management is included for eligible patients.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered by Commission for Dietetic Registration. Registered by the state of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree for those registered prior to January 1, 2024. Master’s degree for those registered January 1, 2024 or after.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes appropriate nutritional care of assigned patients/residents. Develops and revises a nutritional care plan based on information from patient, medical record, family, and health care team.
• Provides in-service education programs to hospital staff, LTC staff, and food service staff as appropriate. Participates in staff meetings and professional programs.
• Maintains effective written and verbal communication with medical, nursing, and other health care team members and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs Resource/Educator duties and may orient, mentor, train staff and interns; may visit patients on assigned unit to ensure contact from management or professional team.

Skills

Language skills

MS Office

Math skills

Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree (pre-2024)

Master’s degree (2024+)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services across patient populations, including assessment, diet counseling, and Medical Nutrition Therapy planning. The role emphasizes adhering to safety, regulations, and patient rights, with opportunities to educate patients and collaborate with the care team.

Neonatal NICU nutrition management is included for eligible patients.