Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy Pro

UNMH Jobs; Edgewood (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH is seeking a nutrition professional to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, monitor outcomes, and assess nutritional status across patient units from neonate to geriatric.

The role includes nutrition screening, care plan development, education for patients and families, and supervising dietetic interns. A Bachelor's in dietetics, NM Dietitian license, and CPR/BLS are preferred, with 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field required.
• Licensed dietitian (NM Dietitian License) or provisional license.
• 1/2 year (6 months) related experience required.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS required or provided within 30 days.
• Dietetic registration eligible if provisional license.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Perform nutrition screening and develop care plans as per system policy.
• Monitor and reassess patients at nutrition risk and base practice on current research.
• Direct nutrition care aides to ensure nutrition care meets the plan.
• Identify and monitor enteral/parenteral nutrition support regimes.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate records to meet regulatory guidelines and assist data analysis.
• Participate in rounds, in-services, and committees to share knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

UNMH is seeking a nutrition professional to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, monitor outcomes, and assess nutritional status across patient units from neonate to geriatric.

The role includes nutrition screening, care plan development, education for patients and families, and supervising dietetic interns. A Bachelor's in dietetics, NM Dietitian license, and CPR/BLS are preferred, with 6 months of related experience.