Registered Clinical Dietitian

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta, Marietta (GA, GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to join their team in Atlanta. This role offers the opportunity to provide nutritional assessments and implement care plans for diverse patient populations, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The ideal candidate will incorporate evidence-based research into practice and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition and Dietetic Internship required.
• Registered Dietitian and current Georgia licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional assessments and care plans for patients.
• Acts as a liaison between Nutritional Services and Medical Staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Nutritional Counseling

Evidence-Based Practice

Computer Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship or equivalent training

Registered Dietitian certification

Current licensure as a Dietitian in Georgia

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Clinical Dietitian I provides services in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned. Prepares and implements nutritional assessments with care plans for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care. Prioritizes patients at high risk by utilizing the multi-patient task list, MD consult/referral, or by other means available. Initiates medical nutrition therapy interventions as part of the patient's individual plan of care. Incorporates current evidence-based research into clinical practice. Acts as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and other Ancillary Departments. Responsibilities involve providing nutritional counseling to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, families, and others as requested.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter, and Dietetic Internship or equivalent training.
2. Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3. Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
4. Competent and efficient use of computers.
5. Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children as needed) education principles.
7. Good written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED:

1. Two (2) years experience in clinical dietetics with broad areas of expertise preferred.

Work Hours:

Varies

Weekend Requirements:

Yes - Rotating Basis