Hospital Inpatient Dietitian — Patient-Centered Nutrition Expert

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo seeks an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join the multidisciplinary team providing patient-centered nutrition care. You will assess nutrition needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, and participation in discharge planning. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Master’s degree required for Registered Dietitian (RD) status from 2024 onward.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• Credentialed as RD or RDN by CDR within 6 months of hire.
• Additional certification (e.g., CDCES) may be required depending on department.

Aufgaben

• Uses nutrition screening criteria and reviews patient records to identify nutritional risk.
• Develops and documents nutrition plans tailored to patient needs.
• Interprets research and applies evidence-based guidelines to care.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to support patient outcomes.
• Educates patients and families; participates in discharge planning and follow-up.

Kenntnisse

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Organization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master’s degree for RD in 2024+

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

CDR credentialing within 6 months

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Jobbeschreibung

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo seeks an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join the multidisciplinary team providing patient-centered nutrition care. You will assess nutrition needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, and participation in discharge planning. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.