Per Diem Pediatric Clinical Dietitian — Elevate Nutrition

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition care to hospital patients, interviewing patients and reviewing EHRs to assess needs and develop care plans. You will monitor outcomes, adjust plans, and document progress, coordinating with support staff as needed.

The role involves inpatient/outpatient education, participation in discharge planning, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while upholding organizational values of compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition from US Accredited College/University (ACEND approved).
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice and successful passing of the CDR exam for RDN.
• License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Rhode Island (within 3 months of hire).
• Proof of license application upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Uses data to identify nutrition problems.
• Assesses medical, psychosocial, and nutrition history.
• Evaluates anthropometric indicators and laboratory profiles.
• Documents nutrition care plans in the EHR and updates Plan of Care.
• Participates in discharge planning from a nutrition perspective.
• Delivers nutrition education inpatient and outpatient.
• Represents Food & Nutrition Services in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Contributes to department quality improvement and productivity measures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition (ACEND accredited)

ACEND accredited supervised practice and CDR exam

Proficient MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition care to hospital patients, interviewing patients and reviewing EHRs to assess needs and develop care plans. You will monitor outcomes, adjust plans, and document progress, coordinating with support staff as needed.

The role involves inpatient/outpatient education, participation in discharge planning, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while upholding organizational values of compassion and excellence.