Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist – Patient Care & Education

Nutritioncare; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center seeks a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients at nutritional risk. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other departments to ensure accurate nutrition therapy and education across the care team.

The role includes supervising dietetic interns, participating in nutrition research, and maintaining efficient operation of the nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent.
• Completed or in-progress dietetic internship in healthcare.
• Registered Dietitian or registry-eligible with intent to sit the exam within 6 months.
• Registration required if working with inherited metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk to plan therapy.
• Develop nutrition care plans considering medical history and lab values.
• Educate hospital staff on nutrition topics and participate in rounds.
• Coordinate with dietetic interns and supervise their training.
• Participate in research projects and nutrition-related programs.
• Maintain inventory of nutrition supplies and equipment.
• Monitor foodservice staff to ensure adherence to dietary plans.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Registry eligible / exam within 6 months

Job description

Detroit Medical Center seeks a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients at nutritional risk. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other departments to ensure accurate nutrition therapy and education across the care team.

The role includes supervising dietetic interns, participating in nutrition research, and maintaining efficient operation of the nutrition services.