Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a clinical dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families about dietary requirements. You will collaborate with physicians and other health professionals, implement feeding methods, monitor outcomes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

Position involves documenting nutrition plans, providing education, and supporting department goals with

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 successfully communicate in writing and verbally with patients, the public, hospital employees, and doctors
• The capacity to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
• The capacity to advise and instruct others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrient analysis in general.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting lifestyle changes and educate on dietary recommendations.
• Recommend diets for diseases or problems with medical professionals.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Speak with doctors to determine the best plan for patient needs.
• Create nutrition plans and monitoring for treatment.
• Research developments in nutrition.
• Examine patients to determine nutritional needs and health status.
• Advise on adjusting diets based on findings.
• Implement feeding methods and observe responses to intake.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and design them.
• Cover inpatient and outpatient units and make rounds for satisfaction.
• Document patient nutrition plans and adherence to dietary recommendations.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Written & verbal communication

Autonomy

Instruct others

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Nutrient analysis

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a clinical dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families about dietary requirements. You will collaborate with physicians and other health professionals, implement feeding methods, monitor outcomes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

Position involves documenting nutrition plans, providing education, and supporting department goals with