Medical Nutrition Therapy Dietitian Specialist

Jobtome; Peralta (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a Dietitian/Nutrition Specialist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor outcomes for medically complex patients. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and provide education to patients and families across diverse age groups.

The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to policy, and preceptorship of dietetic interns, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a related field.
• Master's Degree preferred for advanced eligibility.
• 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor outcomes.
• Assess nutritional status using diet recall/history, exam findings, labs.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans for medically complex patients.
• Deliver nutrition education to patients and families.
• Manage nutrition care delivery on assigned units and ensure policy adherence.
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in rounds.
• Supervise dietetic interns as a preceptor.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and literature review.
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety related to nutrition care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Jobtome seeks a Dietitian/Nutrition Specialist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor outcomes for medically complex patients. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and provide education to patients and families across diverse age groups.

The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to policy, and preceptorship of dietetic interns, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in evidence-based practice.