Diet Technician: Hospital Nutrition Care & Education

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. The role involves providing nutrition care to hospitalized patients under guidance of registered dietitians, performing nutrition screening, assessment, and care plan development, and documenting care in the patient record.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, calorie and nourishment planning, and participation in multidisciplinary care conferences.

Qualifications

• Hospital-based nutrition care experience preferred.
• Must have healthcare setting experience (6 months) required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care services to hospitalized patients under the direction of registered dietitians.
• Document patient care in medical records and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and discharge nutrition needs.
• Attend multidisciplinary care conferences and participate in team discussions.

Skills

Nutrition care

Patient education

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

ADA Registration as Dietetic Technician (DTR) - Required if no Bachelor Degree

Job description

HonorHealth is seeking a Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. The role involves providing nutrition care to hospitalized patients under guidance of registered dietitians, performing nutrition screening, assessment, and care plan development, and documenting care in the patient record.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, calorie and nourishment planning, and participation in multidisciplinary care conferences.