Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a Part-time Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to diverse patient populations across units. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes while ensuring adherence to department policies and licensing requirements.

The role includes supervising dietetic interns and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Master's degree may be preferred for advancement.
• Certification or eligibility for NM Dietitian License or provisional license is required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients and monitor outcomes.
• Evaluate nutritional status using diet recall/history, physical assessment, labs and anthropometrics.
• Develop and manage nutrition care plans and patient education.
• Direct and supervise nutrition care staff and interns; act as a preceptor.
• Maintain accurate patient records per regulatory guidelines and department policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and participate in rounds and in-services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a Part-time Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to diverse patient populations across units. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes while ensuring adherence to department policies and licensing requirements.

The role includes supervising dietetic interns and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.