Dietitian- Registered - Contingent - Days - Jackson, MI

Davita Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Jackson seeks a Nutritional Consultant to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. This role involves assessment, nutrition diagnosis, and education as part of a collaborative healthcare team. You will manage both enteral and parenteral nutrition and coordinate various educational programs. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

New pay scale

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist certification required.
• 1-year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutritional care including assessment and counseling.
• Coordinate educational programs and seminars on nutritional topics.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

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