Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy (PRN)

University Of New Mexico - Hospitals; Tijeras (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH Jobs is seeking a Dietitian to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor nutrition interventions. You will evaluate nutritional status using diet recall, physical assessments, labs, and anthropometrics, and provide education to patients and families.

You will manage nutrition care on assigned units across age groups, adhering to hospital policies, and support professional growth of dietetics staff and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred but not required for essential duties.
• Credentials include NM Dietician License and CPR/BLS as listed.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform nutrition care according to policies, develop and monitor care plans.
• Monitor patients at nutrition risk and reassess as needed with evidence-based practice.
• Direct and supervise dietetic interns and ensure quality education.
• Oversee enteral and parenteral nutrition support and monitoring.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate records to meet regulatory guidelines and support data analysis.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with nutrition science.

Skills

Patient safety

Nutrition care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

UNMH Jobs is seeking a Dietitian to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor nutrition interventions. You will evaluate nutritional status using diet recall, physical assessments, labs, and anthropometrics, and provide education to patients and families.

You will manage nutrition care on assigned units across age groups, adhering to hospital policies, and support professional growth of dietetics staff and interns.