DIETITIAN - INTENSIVE CARDIAC REHAB

St. Bernards Medical Group; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting.com LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian in a hospital setting to assess nutritional needs and develop oncology-focused plans. You will educate patients and families, promote strong customer relations, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

The role includes directing staff and contributing to menu revisions while using independent judgment in daily operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics.
• Has completed an internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association or meet the necessary experience requirement to become a registered dietitian.
• Registry eligible passing registration exam in the first 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutritional needs and develop Oncology nutritional plans.
• Educate patient and family about nutrition and promote excellent customer relations.
• Assign and direct staff; participate in performance improvement and menu revisions.

Skills

Clinical dietitian experience

Counseling patients/families on diet

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Required

  Has a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in foods, nutrition, or dietetics. Has completed an internship program approved by the American Dietetic Association or meet the necessary experience requirement to become a registered dietitian. Registry eligible passing registration exam in the first 6 months of employment.

• Experience

  Varied experience as a clinical dietitian in a hospital preferred. Experience with counseling patients/families on diet modification.

• Physical

  This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Close eye work, hearing within normal range, and taste distinguishing. Uses office equipment, frequent walking, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls up to 10 lbs. 80% of work is in patient contact area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian, authorized to use such title by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed as required in the state where the Facility is located. The Clinical Dietetic performs a variety of activities related to assessing patient nutritional needs; Develops and implements Oncology nutritional plans; evaluates and documents results appropriately; educates patient and family about nutrition; promotes excellent customer relations and maintains team orientation; supports performance improvement; participates in revising patient menus and training staff. Obtains continuing education hours related to life stages in our patient population. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.