Clinical Dietitian: Lead Medical Nutrition Therapy

LewisGale Regional Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, part of LewisGale Regional Health System, is hiring a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across patient ages with the Nutrition Care Process. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess nutritional needs and develop care plans.

Requirements include a registered dietitian credential, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics; 75 CEUs in 5 years.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
• Required: Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program
• Preferred: One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience
• Required: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Preferred: Licensure by the State department of Licensing and Regulation or as required by state.
• Required: 75 CEUs within a 5-year period to meet CDR professional portfolio requirements
• Required: Continued registration and licensure as a dietitian

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Provide nutrition care following the Nutrition Care Process.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans of care.
• Perform nutrition-focused assessments and education for patients and families.
• Participate in department and hospital committees and quality initiatives.

Job description

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, part of LewisGale Regional Health System, is hiring a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across patient ages with the Nutrition Care Process. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess nutritional needs and develop care plans.

Requirements include a registered dietitian credential, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics; 75 CEUs in 5 years.