Clinical Dietitian – SNF Nutrition & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a qualified clinical dietitian to guide patients through nutrition therapy, design personalized meal plans, and educate families.

You will collaborate with doctors and nurses, assess nutritional status, initiate medical nutrition therapy, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Strong communication, autonomy, and a commitment to evidence-based practice are essential. Inpatient and outpatient units are involved.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and aptitude for applying all elements of the nutrition care procedure.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
• Skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with patients, the public, hospital employees, and doctors.
• The capacity to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
• The capacity to advise and instruct others.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrient analysis in general.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes and educate on dietary recommendations.
• Recommend medical professionals certain diets for patients with diseases or problems.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive necessary treatments.
• Speak with doctors to determine best actions for patients.
• Make meal arrangements for patients receiving treatment.
• Research new developments in nutrition fields.
• Create nutrition strategies addressing patients' needs.
• Examine patients to assess nutritional needs and health status.
• Advise patients to adjust diets accordingly.
• Implement feeding methods and monitor daily nutrient intake.
• Educate patients and families about dietary requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and design them.
• Take part in inpatient and outpatient units.

Skills

Nutrition care process

Medical nutrition therapy

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Teaching others

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Nutrient analysis

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a qualified clinical dietitian to guide patients through nutrition therapy, design personalized meal plans, and educate families.

You will collaborate with doctors and nurses, assess nutritional status, initiate medical nutrition therapy, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Strong communication, autonomy, and a commitment to evidence-based practice are essential. Inpatient and outpatient units are involved.