HI- Dietician - Varied (10/05)

GlobalPoint HC; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalPoint HC in Hawaii seeks a Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services across hospital units, including ICU, med/surg, OB, and long-term care. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and educate patients under physician supervision.

The role requires active Hawaii RD licensure, strong MNT skills, EMR proficiency, and flexibility to work five days a week, including weekends, with occasional inter-hospital travel.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) per the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Clinical nutrition experience required; 1+ year preferred.
• Proficient in medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care planning.
• Ability to chart in electronic medical records.
• Must be able to work five days per week, including weekends.
• Travel to Ka'u/Hilo Hospitals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and provide dietetic recommendations.
• Follow up with physician consults and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Educate patients and families on diets and nutrition support.
• Collaborate with food service and medical staff to support patient care.
• Provide nutrition services across multiple units including ICU and long-term care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Caloric/protein/fluid needs estimation

Nutrition education

Food service management

Electronic medical records

Nutrition care plans

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Clinical nutrition certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Any traveler not currently in possession of an active State of HI license must apply upon acceptance of offer. Candidate must have Hawaii License by start of assignment. General job duties. Types of procedures required. Correct menus and make menu changes for kitchen staff, serve as a resource for food service management and kitchen staff in regards to clarification of diets/nutrition support and patient satisfaction, review patient assessment requests, Interview patients and perform nutrition assessments, make nutrition recommendations as needed, follow up with physician consults, nutrition education, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or ICU rounds, collaborate with all food service and medical staff to provide optimal patient care Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. Computer charting and menus Required skills and minimum years of experience. Skills Required - Nutrition Assessment for pediatric to geriatric patients, Medical Nutrition Therapy for acute care, long term care, and critical care, Ability to estimate nutrition needs such as caloric, protein, and fluid needs, Nutrition Support (Parenteral/Enteral Nutrition), Nutrition Education, Food Service Management, Ability to chart in electronic medical records, ability to develop and update nutrition care plans, Minimum Data Sets Minimum one year experience of clinical nutrition experience Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. Registered Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Shift or schedule requirements. 5-8 hour shifts (40 hours), No guarantee of hours or shift preference. Dietitian needs to work five days a week and this includes weekends. Weekends are required. Shift is 7am to 3:30pm. The employee may be required to work alone but not on a routine basis. The employee will probably be off on Tuesday and Wednesday Floating to other units/departments. Dietitian will be stationed at the food and nutrition services department but will provide nutrition and dietetic services for other units at the hospital such as the medical unit, surgical/pediatric unit, progressive care unit, OB unit, intensive care unit, long term care unit, and psychiatric unit. One day a month, Dietitian will be providing services at Ka'u Hospital and Hilo Hospital which is a long term care facility. Travel expenses and time will be the travelers/agency responsibility Dress Code: Business and professional. Lab coats are optional.

Shift: Variable - 5- 8 hour shifts (40 hours), Dietitian needs to work five days a week and this includes weekends. Weekends are required. Shift is 7am to 3:30pm. No guarantee of hours or shift preference.

Specialty Type: Health Sciences

Sub Specialties: Dietitian

General Certifications: General Certifications(LPC,LCSW); Other(RD)