Dietitian III: Advanced Nutrition Care & Counseling

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 paid vacation days

21 paid sick days

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system

Relocation assistance

Job summary

East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation seeks a Dietitian III to develop nutrition care plans, provide dietetic counseling, and perform nutrition assessments for patients across care settings.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with a dietetics internship and valid registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Applicants should have experience in clinical nutrition and be able to work within an inter-professional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program and internship.
• One year of specialized professional dietetic experience at or above the level described.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Dietitian III and above.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and confirms diet orders.
• Discusses dietary needs with patients and informs physicians/nurses.
• Forms diets for patients with modified diets and adjusts as prescriptions or preferences change.
• Investigates patient complaints and reviews records to assess diet history and nutrition problems.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team care conferences.
• Complies with OBRA rules and resident assessment licensing information.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics

Dietetic internship

Master's degree in foods and nutrition (substitution for experience)

Job description

East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation seeks a Dietitian III to develop nutrition care plans, provide dietetic counseling, and perform nutrition assessments for patients across care settings.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with a dietetics internship and valid registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Applicants should have experience in clinical nutrition and be able to work within an inter-professional team.