Clinical Dietitian-Part Time

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care for hospitalized patients and outpatients. This part-time role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with a clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in nutrition, relevant clinical experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to career advancement and professional development through a clinical ladder program.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Food and Nutrition or related field required.
• Completion of a dietetic internship of at least 900 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services aligned with patient medical goals.
• Evaluate and document nutritional status of patients.
• Develop educational materials for patients and professionals.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship (900 hours)

Job description

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Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, days may vary.

Job Code: 5034

FLSA: E

Job Level: F1

Supervisory Responsibility: No

General Description Of The Job Class

Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in various settings. Perform duties in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. The Duke University Health System offers career advancement through a clinical ladder program.

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level

Level I

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with the patient's medical goals.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling, considering cultural needs.
• Develop, review, update, and implement educational materials for patients and professionals.
• Write orders for diet, supplements, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and laboratory data per hospital policy.
• Function as part of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain RD status, including continuing education and licensure.
• Precept dietetic interns and train new clinical staff.
• Supervise dietetic technicians and contribute to evaluations.

Level II

• Work in an assigned specialty area, integrating research and education into practice.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for the profession, sharing new knowledge across disciplines.

Level III

• Display advanced clinical and technical skills, providing expertise and leadership in a specialty area.
• Potential specialties include: Student Advisor, Malnutrition Specialist, Adult/Pediatric Nutrition Support, Program Coordinator, etc.

Required Qualifications At This Level

Education: Baccalaureate in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, or related field. Completion of a dietetic internship of at least 900 hours under a Registered Dietitian.

Experience: Level I: 1 year in an acute care setting preferred; Level II & III: 5+ years clinical experience or 3+ years with nutrition certification.

Licensure & Certification: RD by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; eligible candidates may be hired with the expectation of registration within 90 days. LDN license by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.

Additional Notes

Physical job functions and accommodations are addressed by each department. For more details, refer to the DUHS Clinical Dietitian Clinical Ladder Program.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.