Hospital Dietitian: Nutrition Care & Discharge Planning

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess nutritional status and create individualized care plans for hospitalized patients. You will educate patients of all ages on diet modifications essential for recovery and document findings in the electronic medical record.

The role requires guiding discharge planning, updating diet orders, and collaborating with the dietitians, nurses, and room service staff to ensure optimal patient nutrition care.

Qualifications

• A professional level of knowledge in nutrition and dietetics (BS in Dietetics).
• Registration eligible after qualifying internship and passing the CDR exam with licensure in Iowa.
• Current Iowa license for Dietetic Practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of hospitalized patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients across all ages on diet modifications for recovery.
• Document assessments and diet orders in electronic medical records.
• Manage patient room service selections and follow-up diet instruction.
• Coordinate with dietitians and nursing staff and participate in rounds.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Clinical nutrition

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Dietetics

CDR internship/credentialing

Iowa Dietetics License

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess nutritional status and create individualized care plans for hospitalized patients. You will educate patients of all ages on diet modifications essential for recovery and document findings in the electronic medical record.

The role requires guiding discharge planning, updating diet orders, and collaborating with the dietitians, nurses, and room service staff to ensure optimal patient nutrition care.