Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

Sweetwater Care; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to guide patients in nutrition plans and lifestyle changes. The role involves collaborating with doctors and healthcare teams to tailor medical nutrition therapy, assess needs, and adjust diets for diverse conditions.

You will participate in quality improvement and educate patients and families on dietary requirements. The position emphasizes autonomous work in inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on evidence-based nutrition and

Qualifications

• Understanding of and aptitude for applying all elements of the nutrition care procedure.
• Comprehensive understanding of and application of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
• Skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public, hospital staff, and doctors.
• Capability to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
• Ability to advise and instruct others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrient analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes and teach dietary recommendations.
• Recommend diets for patients with certain conditions in collaboration with physicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Discuss best action plans with doctors for patient needs.
• Make meal arrangements for patients undergoing treatment.
• Research new developments in nutrition and dietetics fields.
• Develop personalized nutrition prescriptions and monitor patient responses.
• Examine patients to assess nutritional needs and health status.
• Advise patients on diet adjustments based on findings.
• Implement feeding methods and observe patient responses to nutrients.

Skills

Nutrition care procedure

Medical nutrition therapy

Teamwork

Communication

Autonomy

Education in dietetics

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to guide patients in nutrition plans and lifestyle changes. The role involves collaborating with doctors and healthcare teams to tailor medical nutrition therapy, assess needs, and adjust diets for diverse conditions.

You will participate in quality improvement and educate patients and families on dietary requirements. The position emphasizes autonomous work in inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on evidence-based nutrition and