Dietitian- Registered - 40 hours - Day shift - Jackson, MI

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time registered dietitian to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nutritional care, including assessment, diagnosis, and counseling for a diverse range of patients. You'll coordinate educational programs and work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With flexible work hours and the option for a four-day work week, this position offers a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on patient health and wellness. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Optional Four-Day Work Week

New Pay Scale

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of chemistry, physiology, and nutrient values.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Nutrition Assessment

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree

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 full-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