Clinical Dietitian — Patient-Centered Nutrition Therapy

10010 Genesis HealthCare System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a registered dietitian to provide nutrition counseling, care plans and education for a diverse patient population in a day shift.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop plans, and participate in care conferences while maintaining privacy, quality care and compliance with HIPAA. Ohio licensure and RD exam completion within 7 months are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician, licensed in the state of Ohio.
• Prior clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Prior experience teaching and counseling nutrition therapy required.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with ability to explain moderately detailed information to a diverse population.
• Able to accurately take and record measurements and readings.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Successful completion of the R.D. exam is required within 7 months of application for Limited Permit status in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients and complete nutritional plans of cares for patients.
• Screen and assess patients for nutritional risk.
• Complete diet and food drug interaction instructions.
• Attend Care Conferences to address patient’s nutritional needs.
• Document nutritional needs of high-risk patients in a timely manner including holidays and weekends.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Communication skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Dietician (OH)

R.D. exam within 7 months (Limited Permit, OH)

Job description

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a registered dietitian to provide nutrition counseling, care plans and education for a diverse patient population in a day shift.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop plans, and participate in care conferences while maintaining privacy, quality care and compliance with HIPAA. Ohio licensure and RD exam completion within 7 months are required.