Inpatient Clinical Dietitian — Patient-Focused Care

Bronson Methodist Hospital; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join its multidisciplinary care team. The role centers on assessing nutrition needs, developing care plans, and applying evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes.

You will interact with patients, families, and staff to deliver patient-centered nutrition care, participate in discharge planning, and provide education on nutrition and wellness within diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required; master’s preferred for RD pathway.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program completed or in progress.
• RD/CDR credential required within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition care plans and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement nutrition care.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to support patient outcomes.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on nutrition plans and follow-up.
• Document nutrition assessments and plan progress; adjust as needed.
• Support discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up as indicated.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master's degree if becoming RD in 2024

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Registered Dietitian or RD by CDR within 6 months

Job description

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join its multidisciplinary care team. The role centers on assessing nutrition needs, developing care plans, and applying evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes.

You will interact with patients, families, and staff to deliver patient-centered nutrition care, participate in discharge planning, and provide education on nutrition and wellness within diverse populations.