Clinical Dietitian, RD-Inpatient

Wakemed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to develop and implement nutrition interventions and monitor patient progress through medical nutrition therapy.

The role requires RD licensure, a bachelor's degree in nutrition, and preferred 1 year of clinical dietitian experience, with opportunities to participate in nutrition support, interdisciplinary team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian licensure required
• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition required
• Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition preferred
• 1 year clinical nutrition experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Assess malnutrition and nutrition status using standard criteria.
• Order and monitor parenteral and enteral nutrition as needed.
• Participate in QAPI efforts and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide nutrition education and in-services; contribute to policy updates.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary team

Education and training

Education

Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition

Master's Degree 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.

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.

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