Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - 40 Hours Day Shift

Salem Hospital; Salem, Buffalo (OR, MA, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to manage comprehensive nutritional care for patients. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with food service staff to ensure compliance with dietary modifications. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in nutrition and be eligible for the Registered Dietitian credential. Join a team that values diverse skills and perspectives, and make a significant impact on patient health and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with coursework in nutrition and dietetics.
• Eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on patient assessments.
• Educate patients and families about therapeutic diets.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Diet Modification

Nutrition Education

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Summary
Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients, which includes providing nutrition assessments, developing nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in meeting the nutritional needs of the patient population.
Essential Functions
Based on multiple criteria, including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet patients' age, psychosocial, and physical needs, the Dietitian develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for patients.
Document all nutrition-related information, including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations, care plan, follow-up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information.
Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients and their families about prescribed therapeutic diets.
Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support are provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

For those eligible for the registration exam before 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) and state licensure. Those eligible for the CDR RD examination will have 120 days of hire to become registered.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.