CLINICAL DIETITIAN - NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for Nutritional Services. The role includes evaluating patient nutritional needs, developing therapy plans, and educating patients and families.

This position is PRN, day shift, with responsibilities including documentation and collaboration with the care team. Minimum 18 years of age, safety-sensitive environment, and RD eligibility or registration within 9 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics.
• Internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association or equivalent experience to become a registered dietitian.
• Registry eligible and must pass registration exam within 9 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutritional needs and develop nutrition plans.
• Educate patients and families about nutrition and therapy plans.
• Document results and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assign and direct staff as needed and use independent judgment.

Education

Bachelors degree or advanced degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics

Registered dietitian (RD) eligibility/Internship completion

Job description

CLINICAL DIETITIAN - NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

PRN , Day Shift , M-F 8a-4:30p, as needed

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

Has a Bachelors degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in foods, nutrition, or dietetics. Has completed an internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association or meet the necessary experience requirement to become a registered dietitian. Registry eligible passing registration exam in the first 9 months of employment.

Experience

Varied experience as a clinical dietitian in a hospital preferred.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work, hearing within normal range, and taste distinguishing. Uses office equipment, frequent walking, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls up to 10 lbs. 80% of work is in patient contact area.

• soft tones. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100
• lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting,
• standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing and reaching

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Dietetic performs a variety of activities related to assessing patient nutritional needs; Develops and implements nutritional therapy plans; evaluates and documents results appropriately; educates patient and family about nutrition; promotes excellent customer relations and maintains team orientation; supports performance improvement; participates in revising patient menus and training staff. Obtains continuing education hours related to life stages in our patient population. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.