Registered Dietitan

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Retirement options with matching savings

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Royal Oak to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients with kidney diseases. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing food plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and a certification as an RD. Corewell Health fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum knowledge and experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Certification as a registered dietitian within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through nutrition assessments.
• Develop nutrition care plans for pediatric nephrology patients.
• Evaluate patient growth and dietary management.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Tools

Nutrition software

Patient management systems

Job description

Shift and status

Full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., No weekends.

Job Summary

A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional. The Registered Dietitian's primary responsibilities include direct patient care through application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing nutrition focused, evidence based interventions (including the nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order; and coordinating services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; and provides nutrition counseling and education for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Confidently and respectfully collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and contributes to a culture that aims to provide safe, high quality care. A Pediatric Nephrology Dietitian provides specialized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to children with kidney diseases, focusing on assessing, planning, and implementing tailored nutrition care plans for inpatient and outpatient populations. They manage dietary needs for renal patients, including those on dialysis or with kidney transplants, to optimize growth, development, and metabolic health. Nutrition Assessment: Evaluate patient nutritional status, growth, and development by interpreting laboratory data, diet history, and anthropometric measures. Dietary Management: Develop and implement customized nutrition plans (oral, enteral, or parenteral) for chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Counseling & Education: Provide detailed dietary counseling to families and caregivers regarding renal diet modifications. Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, and social workers during clinical rounds and in clinic to align nutrition with overall medical goals. Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor and adjust nutrition plans based on changing lab values, growth patterns, and metabolic status.

Essential Functions

• Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintain records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.
• Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at least 4 hours every 60 days.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.
• Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.
• Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.
• May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration 180 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross- 1 year

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Medical Office Building West/East - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Peds Nephrology HOPD - Royal Oak Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.