Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition & Care Plans

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to evaluate, implement, and improve patient nutritional care by managing physician-ordered therapeutic diets, providing education, and contributing to patient satisfaction initiatives.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, document in EMR, and ensure compliance with nutrition standards and policies. This role requires ability to educate patients and families through consultations, classes,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Proficiency in EMR and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments using medical records, patient interviews, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates effectiveness, and revises as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care in EMR per standards.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers through individual consultations, group classes, and community presentations.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to discuss patient care needs and treatment plans.
• Serves as a resource for medical staff and departments with clinical nutrition expertise.
• Assists with menu planning and portion specifications to meet therapeutic diet requirements.
• Monitors patient meal acceptance and conducts rounds to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Maintains and revises policies related to clinical nutrition to ensure quality and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care plan development

EMR documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to evaluate, implement, and improve patient nutritional care by managing physician-ordered therapeutic diets, providing education, and contributing to patient satisfaction initiatives.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, document in EMR, and ensure compliance with nutrition standards and policies. This role requires ability to educate patients and families through consultations, classes,