Clinical Dietitian, RD-Inpatient

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based nutrition care plans. You will perform nutrition-focused assessments and monitor patient progress to determine malnutrition and nutrition needs.

Responsibilities include ordering parenteral and enteral nutrition as appropriate, participating in QAPI, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to educate staff and develop nutrition policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition required; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 year clinical dietitian/nutritionist experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based care plans.
• Perform nutrition-focused assessments and monitor progress to evaluate malnutrition.
• Safely order macro- and micronutrients, fluids, electrolytes for parenteral nutrition as appropriate.
• Participate in QAPI and interdisciplinary team meetings to improve nutrition care.
• Educate staff and contribute to development of nutrition policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Parenteral/Enteral nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diet therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

Master's degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based research and nutrition focused physical assessments to develop and implement nutrition intervention(s) and monitor and evaluate patient progress in providing medical nutrition therapy. Evaluates the loss of specific muscles and subcutaneous body fat to determine the presence and degree of recommended malnutrition based on characteristics agreed upon by the clinical dietitian staff and management. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of specialized nutrition support (parenteral and enteral) principles and practices, such as electrolyte management. Safely and appropriately orders macro- and micronutrients, fluid, electrolytes and medications (insulin and acid suppression medication) for use in parenteral nutrition solutions and triages issues and concerns of nutrition support patients based on the clinical assessment of the patient. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective for the patient(s). Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient conferences. Safely and appropriately orders therapeutic diets and oral nutrition supplements. Provides food and nutrition-related in-services and education as assigned. Contributes to the development and revision of clinical nutrition policies and procedures.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Dietitian Required Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Required Master's Degree Food and Nutrition Preferred

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Dietitian/Nutritionist Preferred