Clinical Dietitian PRN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Wellbeing support including free counseling

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Additional benefits for family building and legal counseling

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta seeks a Clinical Dietitian to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role involves providing high-quality Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all age groups, performing nutrition screenings, and developing individualized nutrition plans.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, be a Registered Dietitian, and have relevant clinical experience. Comprehensive benefits and support services are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required.
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic (Required).

Responsibilities

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and their families.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plans of care.

Job description

Job Summary

To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Note: The following is not intended to be a finite list of responsibilities for this Clinical Dietitian position.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
• Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria
• Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
• Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
• Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred
• Licensure, Certifications, Training and Credentials:
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic (Required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.