Clinical Dietitian: Lead Patient Nutrition Plans

Sweetwater Care; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to guide patients in making lasting dietary changes, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize care. You will assess nutritional needs, recommend appropriate diets, and provide education to patients and families in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with doctors, performing nutrition assessments, and contributing to quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes 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 clearly with patients, the public, hospital staff and doctors.
• Capacity to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
• Capacity to advise and instruct others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrient analysis in general.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes and teach dietary recommendations.
• Recommend diets for patients with diseases or problems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Discuss best actions with doctors for individual patient needs.
• Develop nutrition plans and monitor patients' responses.
• Research current developments in nutrition and dietetics.
• Create nutrition strategies addressing unique patient needs.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide education to patients and families.
• Document nutrition care plans and monitor adherence and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Nutrition care

Medical nutrition therapy

Teamwork

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Nutrient analysis software

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to guide patients in making lasting dietary changes, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize care. You will assess nutritional needs, recommend appropriate diets, and provide education to patients and families in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with doctors, performing nutrition assessments, and contributing to quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes and