Clinical Dietitian Part-Time

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a part-time Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition department. The role evaluates nutrition risk, assesses status, and develops care plans based on evidence-based guidelines, with documentation in the medical record. Requires a Master's degree in Dietetics and current Commission on Dietetic Registration status; Bachelor's degree acceptable grandfathered.

3–5 years' experience preferred. Position is 3 days/week (Mon, Tue, Fri).

Qualifications

• Masters as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• Bachelor's degree is grandfathered for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates nutrition risk criteria and assesses nutritional status.
• Develops and implements plans of nutrition care based on guidelines.
• Documents outcomes in the medical record and supports education materials.
• Serves as nutrition specialist to physicians and other professionals.
• Researches and implements nutrition care protocols based on evidence.
• Participates in department improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in medical records

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (grandfathered)

Job description

Primary City/State: Osborn Medical Center - 7400 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category: Dietitian/Dietary Services

Shift: Day

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Part-Time, Position is 3 days/week. Preferred days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

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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

Masters as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024) Required

Bachelors grandfathered prior to this update Required

Experience

None Required

3 years to 5 years' experience Preferred

License and Certifications

Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration

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