Clinical Dietitian Part-Time

40 Osborn Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

40 Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a Dietitian for the Clinical Nutrition department. This part-time role requires evaluating nutrition risk, assessing status, and implementing care plans aligned with evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and other care teams. Requires a Master’s in Dietetics and current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; 3–5 years of preferred

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
• Documents outcomes oriented to support nutrition goals in the patient record
• Reviews nutrition publications and research and adapts findings to care practice
• Prepares written, outcome-oriented documentation for the medical record of all consultations
• Develops and implements patient nutrition care protocols and educational materials
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and department processes
• Assesses nutrition education needs and provides individualized patient education

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

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.)

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 Masters as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (effective Jan. 1, 2024) Required Bachelors grandfathered prior to this update

EXPERIENCE None Required 3 years to 5 years' experience Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration

Nine acute-care hospitals Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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