Dietitian- Registered - 20 hours - Days - Jackson, MI

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care organization is seeking a part-time registered dietitian to join a dynamic clinical team. This role involves providing comprehensive nutritional care, including assessment, diagnosis, and education for patients. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian. With flexible working hours and the option for a four-day work week, this position offers a great work-life balance while contributing to the health and well-being of patients. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the field of nutrition.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Optional four-day work week

New pay scale

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of chemistry, physiology, and nutrient values.
• Ability to communicate effectively with health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a nutritional consultant for health care team members.
• Provide comprehensive nutritional care and education to patients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Act as nutritional consultant and resource to members of the health care team. Provides comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, implementation of a care plan, counseling, education, and evaluation of outcomes to patients, families, and associates. Coordinates various education programs and seminars on nutritional topics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This can be acquired through the completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved four year Baccalaureate degree program and an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited advanced Training program.

Master's degree or Advanced Practice Certification preferred.

Requires a professional level of knowledge of chemistry, physiology, caloric and nutrient values and physical properties of foodstuffs with an understanding of medical nutrition therapy.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak English; use and understand medical terminology; Follow oral and written instructions; perform arithmetic calculations; Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Requires a relatively high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with medical, nursing and other health care professionals, patients, and their families.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Additional information:

• Recruiting a part-time registered dietitian to work with an established inpatient clinical dietitian team of ten registered dietitians.


• Supervision received from the Clinical Dietitian Supervisor


• Responsibilities include comprehensive care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients, and enteral and parenteral nutrition management.


• Optional four-day work week


• Flexible work hours


• New pay scale

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital


• Department: Kitchen


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable