Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Care & Education Lead

Independence Health System; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Independence Health System seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care to inpatients, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and pharmacy to implement nutrition plans, monitor outcomes, and educate patients and families.

The role includes development of education materials, program development, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient care and outcomes across hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nutrition, Food or Dietetics (effective Jan 1, 2024).
• Completion of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program leading to registration.
• 6–12 months of experience through approved accreditation program or related work experience for registry eligible dietitians.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Functional skills on PC and related software (Microsoft Office).
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Responsabilités

• Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Performs nutrition focused physical exams.
• Identifies patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Diagnoses malnutrition and develops care plan.
• Determines plan for reassessment based on standards and patient needs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Legal/compliance awareness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formation

Master's degree in Nutrition, Food or Dietetics

AND approved program leading to registration

Outils

Microsoft Office

PC literacy

Description du poste

Independence Health System seeks a registered dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care to inpatients, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and pharmacy to implement nutrition plans, monitor outcomes, and educate patients and families.

The role includes development of education materials, program development, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient care and outcomes across hospital settings.