Registered Dietician - Full Time - Day Shift - Macomb

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a nutrition professional to serve as a nutritional consultant to the health care team. You will provide comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, diagnosis, plan implementation, counseling and outcome evaluation for patients, families and staff.

The role includes coordinating education programs on nutritional topics and requires advanced degrees or RD credentials, strong English, medical terminology, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential may be required/active depending on registration date.
• Master's degree with ACEND DPD and supervised practice is required if initial CDR registration after 2024-01-01.
• Strong English reading, writing and speaking skills with knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with medical staff, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Act as nutritional consultant and resource to members of the health care team.
• Provides comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, implementation of a care plan, counseling, education, and evaluation of outcomes to patients, families, and associates.
• Coordinates various education programs and seminars on nutritional topics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics with ACEND DPD and supervised practice

Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field with ACEND DPD and supervised practice (CDR initial registration after 2024-01-01)

Advanced Practice Certification (preferred)

Job description

General Summary

• Act as nutritional consultant and resource to members of the health care team.
• Provides comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, implementation of a care plan, counseling, education, and evaluation of outcomes to patients, families, and associates.
• Coordinates various education programs and seminars on nutritional topics.

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) required IF: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential was obtained prior to January 1, 2024, AND Credential is active and issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Master's Degree required with Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) IF: Initial registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is effective on or after January 1, 2024.
• Advanced Practice Certification preferred.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak English; use and understand medical terminology.
• Follow oral and written instructions; perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires a relatively high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with medical, nursing and other health care professionals, patients, and their families.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: Food Services - HFMH
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable