Dietitian

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign On Bonus - External Candidates Only

Job summary

Tanner Health in Carrollton, GA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide integrated inpatient care with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include applying the Nutrition Care Process, completing nutrition assessments, and implementing interventions to monitor patient progress.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and must have completed a supervised practice of 900 hours with registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to write letters, summaries, and reports.
• Completion of 900 hours of supervised practice from an accredited CDR program.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and State of Georgia Licensed Dietitian status.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Perform nutrition assessments and determine nutrition diagnoses.
• Develop and implement nutrition intervention(s) and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

$15,000 Sign On Bonus - External Candidates Only

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide inpatient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient‑focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including, completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine the scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice‑specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence‑based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s). The Clinical Dietitian also assists in the management of resources cost‑effectively and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. The Clinical Dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in team conferences, provides food and nutrition‑related in‑services, and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies. The Clinical Dietitian also may be involved in community‑based nutrition programs and maintains the professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to write letters, summaries, and reports.
• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from a 4‑year college or university.
• Position requires completion of 900 hours of supervised practice from accredited CDR program.
• Position requires registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the State of Georgia Licensed Dietitian status throughout employment.