Inpatient Dietitian: Clinical Nutrition & Care Planning

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital seeks a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients, including nutrition assessment, care plans, dietary modification, education, and related activities. The role aligns with updated licensure requirements and highlights collaboration with clinical teams in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting nutrition data, counseling patients and families on prescribed diets, and coordinating with food service to meet modified

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to analyze nutritional data and apply guidelines.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong teaching skills for dietary plans and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on assessments and orders.
• Document nutrition assessments, therapy recommendations, care plans, and follow-up data.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Coordinate with food service to ensure meals meet modified diet requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital seeks a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients, including nutrition assessment, care plans, dietary modification, education, and related activities. The role aligns with updated licensure requirements and highlights collaboration with clinical teams in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting nutrition data, counseling patients and families on prescribed diets, and coordinating with food service to meet modified