Registered Dietician - 20 Hours per Week - Days - Macomb

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Nutritional Consultant who will provide comprehensive nutritional care, assessments, and evaluations to patients and healthcare teams. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead educational programs.

A Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field is mandatory, along with a Master's Degree if initial registration with CDR is effective after January 1, 2024. The position also emphasizes proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with ACEND-accredited DPD and dietetic internship required.
• Master's Degree required if initial registration with CDR is effective on or after January 1, 2024.
• Ability to understand medical terminology and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Act as nutritional consultant to health care team members.
• Provide comprehensive nutritional care and evaluations.
• Coordinate education programs on nutritional topics.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Education program coordination

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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