Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition Expert

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement savings with employer

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care to patients through screening, assessment, counseling, metabolic monitoring, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition care plans, monitoring outcomes, and educating patients and families, while considering cultural needs and readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from an accredited institution
• Masters degree from an accredited institution if you became a dietitian after January 1st, 2024
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed by Georgia's State Board of Licensed Dietitians Commission on Dietetic Registration

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nutrition assessments in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to patients
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions and follow up appropriately
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to determine risk or degree of malnutrition
• Assess patients for food security and provide resources as appropriate
• Work with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient care
• Provide education to patients and families on nutrition recommendations while taking into consideration cultural needs and readiness to learn
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds or meetings assigned
• Manage parenteral nutrition support for patients
• Participate in departmental Journal Clubs and education sessions to improve knowledge and skills
• Participate in quality and productivity improvement projects

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Masters degree (if you became a dietitian after January 1, 2024)

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensed by Georgia's State Board of Licensed Dietitians Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care to patients through screening, assessment, counseling, metabolic monitoring, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition care plans, monitoring outcomes, and educating patients and families, while considering cultural needs and readiness to learn.