Clinical Dietitian Part-Time

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition to evaluate nutrition risk, assess status, and develop and implement nutrition care plans based on evidence-based practice. The role is 3 days/week, primarily Monday, Tuesday and Friday, at Osborn Medical Center.

Responsibilities include reviewing nutrition screenings, completing assessments, documenting outcomes, and providing patient education to support nutrition goals.

Qualifications

• Masters as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024).
• Bachelor's degree grandfathered prior to this update.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates nutrition risk criteria and assesses nutritional status.
• 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 and adapts findings to care practice.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

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.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

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.

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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