Clinical Dietitian (PRN)

Reynolds Memorial Hospital; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients across the age spectrum, from infants to geriatrics. You will collaborate with the medical team to document, assess, and plan nutrition care, aligning with standards of care and physician orders.

The role requires RD or RDN credentials through CDR and active licensure in WV (or as required in OH/MD) with background checks as applicable.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided (WV/OH/MD)
• Background checks (state and federal) as required for regulated areas

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive high quality medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages.
• Complete physician-ordered consults and document in the medical record with physician coordination.
• Document nutrition notes and calorie counts; follow up as needed.
• Assess nutrition needs and write orders in the electronic medical record when nutrition intervention is needed.

Education

RD or RDN (CDR)

WV licensure

OH licensure

MD licensure

Job description

This position works with the medical team to provide optimal medical nutrition therapy to all patients including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. Works with other members of the department to improve food service and quality care to patients.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV:

Licensed Dietitian through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians

MD:

Licensed Dietitian through the State Board of Dietetic Practice

OH:

Licensed Dietitian through the Ohio Board of Dietetics

• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of clinical experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide comprehensive high quality medical nutrition therapy to patients.
• Complete physician ordered consults and instructions according to standards of care and document in medical record. Contact the physician regarding any concerns, recommendations, etc.
• Document NPO/Clear Liquid notes by day five; follow-up until nutrition provided (unless contraindicated).
• Complete and document calorie counts accurately. Document summary of calorie counts within 24 hours of completion if results warrant nutritional recommendations.
• Calculate and report results of nitrogen balance and metabolic cart studies accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete and document nutrition assessments on high-risk patients according to standards of care; including but not limited to: appropriateness of diet to diagnosis, adequacy of current tube feeding, infant formula, or parenteral nutrition orders; assessment of laboratory values, drug-nutrient interactions, medical history, current nutritional needs, nutrition education needs, care plan development and writing orders in the electronic medical record when nutrition intervention is needed for a patient.
• The Registered and Licensed Dietitians (RD/LD) at WVUH have been granted Order Writing Privileges (with physician co-signature) which have been approved and established by the WVUH Medical Executive Committee and the WVUH Board of Directors. These privileges may be utilized whenever the physician orders the "MNT Protocol". This allows the registered dietitian (RD/LD) to order Medical Nutrition Therapies within their scope of practice as defined by the American Dietetic Association and West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (WBOLD).
• The RD is