Dietitian- Registered - Contingent - Days - Jackson, MI

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System seeks a Nutritional Consultant to provide comprehensive nutritional care and education. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, experience as a Registered Dietitian, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a team dedicated to offering quality nutritional guidance and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

New pay scale

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Knowledge of chemistry, physiology, caloric and nutrient values.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Act as a nutritional consultant and resource to health care team members.
• Provide comprehensive nutritional care including assessment and counseling.
• Coordinate educational programs on nutritional topics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's degree or Advanced Practice Certification

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.

1-year clinical experience as a RD in a healthcare setting preferred.

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:

• 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.
• Flexible work hours
• New pay scale

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Kitchen
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable