Clinical Nutrition Tech: Care Plans & Diet Guidance

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a full-time Dietitian/ Nutrition Specialist to provide medical nutrition therapy for patients within the Food and Nutrition department (UH). The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, quality improvement, and coordinated care without direct patient assignment.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, and a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician credential (registered or within 1 year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• Nutrition and Dietetic Tech Registered or within 1 year.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• COMPLIANCE - Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensure safety and quality standards.
• IMPROVE - Participate in nutrition care performance improvement activities.
• REVIEW - Reference limited assessments and refer patients to Clinical Dietitians as needed.
• PATIENT CARE - Develop care plan and monitor patient care.
• MENU - Oversee menu preparation, distribution and collection.
• EDUCATION - Provide information to patients about diet and menu interactions.
• INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS - Maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Discipline or within 36 Months

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a full-time Dietitian/ Nutrition Specialist to provide medical nutrition therapy for patients within the Food and Nutrition department (UH). The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, quality improvement, and coordinated care without direct patient assignment.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, and a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician credential (registered or within 1 year).