Clinical Dietitian On-Call

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Dietitian for the Clinical Nutrition department at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. The role focuses on evaluating nutrition risk, planning care, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to improve patient nutrition status.

Required are a Master’s Degree in Dietetics per CDR (or grandfathered bachelor’s) and current RD registration. 3–5 years preferred; Master’s and RD credentials are essential for hire;

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics per CDR.
• Bachelor's degree grandfathered prior to 2024 update.
• Registered Dietitian with current CDR registration.

Responsibilities

• Reviews nutrition screening reports to identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Completes nutritional assessment using evidence-based guidelines.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and revises intervention/education plans.
• Serves as nutrition specialist and resource to physicians and departments.
• Prepares documentation for the medical record per guidelines.
• Develops and implements patient nutrition care protocols and education materials.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides individualized nutrition education to patients and families.

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (CDR)

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Category: Dietitian/Dietary Services

Shift: Day

Department: Clinical Nutrition

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

Evaluates nutrition risk criteria, assesses nutritional status and develops and implements plan of nutrition care based on evidence based practice and diagnosis related care guidelines. Documentation is outcome oriented and supports progress toward nutrition goals. Reviews current nutrition publications and research; adapts findings to nutrition care practice and development of patient education materials.

Essential Functions

• Reviews integrated nutrition screening reports and accurately identify patients at nutritional risk.
• Completes nutritional assessment using established evidenced based, diagnosis related nutrition care guidelines.
• Evaluates patient outcome and progress toward achieving nutrition goals. Revises intervention and/or education plan.
• Serves as nutrition specialist and resource to physicians, HH departments, allied health professionals, and accredited nutrition programs.
• Prepares written outcome oriented documentation for the patient's medical record on all consultation in accordance with evidence based practice guidelines.
• Researches, develops and implements patient nutrition care protocols and educational materials, based on evidence based practice.
• Participates in performance integration and improvement of patient care processes and department or system process improvement initiatives.
• Assesses nutrition education needs and provides individualized education to patients and families.
• Adapts to changes in work environment. Recognizes and performs duties and responsibilities which need to be done although not specifically assigned.

Education

Master's Degree as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024) or bachelor's degree grandfathered prior to this update - Required

Experience

None - Required

3 to 5 years' experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Food Service\RD - Registered Dietitian Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration Upon Hire - Required

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