Clinical Dietitian I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide direct, patient-centered care across the life cycle using evidence-based nutrition knowledge. The RDN will plan, deliver and evaluate nutrition care under ECU Health policies, and work as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team.

Completion of AND approved internship or equivalent and NC licensure within 3 months are required. This role supports quality improvement initiatives and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition or related field is required.
• Successful completion of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved dietetic internship or equivalent AND practicum experience.
• Zero years of experience as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• RDN, LDN, or successful completion of RDN exam and obtain NC License within 3 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, quality patient-centered care with proficient clinical nutrition skill level.
• Plan and deliver nutritional care of patients throughout the life cycle in accordance with physicians' diagnosis and regulatory requirements.
• Act as essential member of interdisciplinary team to coordinate, implement and evaluate patients' nutritional care plans.
• Provide individualized, direct patient care within ECU Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

RDN

Licensing NC

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field

AND Dietetic Internship

Job description

Position Summary
The Clinical Dietitian delivers direct, quality patient-centered care, with proficient clinical nutrition skill level and
knowledge base. The RDN plans and delivers nutritional care of patients throughout the life cycle in accordance with the physicians' diagnosis, requirements of regulatory agencies, and analysis of evidence-based literature. Functions as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate patients' nutritional care plans. Provides safe, therapeutic, evidence-based care for designated patient coverage in accordance with Clinical Nutrition and ECU Health policies and procedures. Provides individualized, direct patient care within established ECU Health policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition or related field is required.
Successful completion of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved dietetic internship or equivalent AND practicum experience.
Zero years of experience as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
RDN, LDN, or successful completion of RDN exam and obtain NC License within 3 months of hire is required.
Pay Range
$53913.60 - $78581.36
Other Information
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.