Clinical Dietitian Specialist — Medical Nutrition Therapy

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Specialist designation potential

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a full-time Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate nutritional status, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and leadership in nutrition care. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available; candidates with advanced credentials may qualify for Specialist

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's Degree.
• Nonessential: Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety policies, procedures and protocols.
• Perform nutrition care according to the care plan including screening and assessments.
• Follow-up monitoring and reassessment of patients at nutrition risk; base practice on current evidence.
• Direct dietetics staff to ensure nutrition care meets the care plan.
• Identify and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Provide care per organizational ethics and professional standards for dietetics.
• Assess learning needs and provide nutrition education suitable for patient literacy.
• Share knowledge with health care team and participate in rounds and teaching.
• Precept dietetic interns applying nutrition knowledge and skills.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory guidelines and data analysis.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and literature review.
• Encourage patient participation in their own care by asking questions.
• Locate and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals in New Mexico seeks a full-time Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate nutritional status, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and leadership in nutrition care. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available; candidates with advanced credentials may qualify for Specialist