Dietitian Clinical II - Intensive Care Nursery, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nutritionist to evaluate and plan nutrition care for patients. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, counseling patients and families, and developing tailored care plans. You will also have the opportunity to conduct educational programs and mentor staff in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values holistic patient care and contribute to improving health outcomes through effective nutrition management. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences required; master’s preferred after 2024.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and develop care plans for patients.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition-related issues.
• Conduct education programs for patients and community groups.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Intervention development

Education program development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences

Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Overview

Evaluates, assesses, and plans nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards.

Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems. Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitoring results.

Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations.

Diagnose and develop intervention for patients with malnutrition

Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications.

Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff.

Precept and mentor new staff or existing staff in clinical specialty area.

Develop therapeutic relationships with multiple subspecialty care team members and providers that enables planning and participating across a broader spectrum patient care.

Cross-covers a broader spectrum of patient care areas and subspecialties as needed.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (prior to 2024).
• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (2024 and after).
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current NH Dietitian license.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.