Registered Dietitian II - Center for Intestinal Rehab and Transplant (CGRT)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their innovative nutrition team. In this impactful role, you will provide essential medical nutrition therapy to critically ill patients, assessing their unique nutritional needs and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. This position not only allows you to enhance patient care but also offers opportunities for professional growth through involvement in research and educational programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Current Licensed Dietitian in Ohio and Registered Dietitian certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to critically ill patients.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient nutrition management.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Diet Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Completion of Dietetic Internship

Licensed Dietitian in Ohio

Board Certification (CNSC or CSP)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases. No matter the reason, you will help these patients develop personal diet plans to achieve their goals. In this role, you will provide medical nutrition therapy specifically to critically ill populations based on their unique nutrition needs. You will work closely with fellow caregivers to develop an effective treatment plan and optimize their healing experience.

This role offers an excellent way to better the lives of patients every day, all while finding your place within an innovative healthcare system. As a member of the nutrition team you will have opportunities to get involved in research, quality improvement projects, journal clubs, educational training with nutrition support Physicians and Advance Practice Providers, Nutrition Fellows and the interdisciplinary critical care team.

**To learn more about the Center for Gut Rehab and transplant click here:**

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**A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide direct care using medical nutrition therapy for patients requiring nutrition support therapies (parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition, intravenous fluid with multiple diet modifications) and in which medications are an integral component in the design of the nutrition therapy.

+ Assess patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and perform a nutrition-focused physical exam.

+ Evaluate nutritional needs, including calories, protein, fluid and electrolytes to diagnose and document malnutrition.

+ Collaborate with providers to manage the nutritional needs of patients receiving oral diets, tube feedings and parenteral nutrition.

+ Implement a nutritional care plan, communicate plan, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation.

+ Write orders for diets, oral supplements, tube feedings and pends parenteral nutrition orders.

+ Provide counseling and education services to patients with disease processes requiring nutritional management.

+ Support the Dietetic Internship Program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor and coordinate activities of Dietetic Technician if assigned to area.

+ Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.

+ Create and revise education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.

+ Actively contribute to department strategic initiatives, committees and projects.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a closely related field

+ Completion of a Dietetic Internship or Credentialed Program

+ Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Ohio and active certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

+ Board Certification as a certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) for adult services or Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) for pediatric services within 2 years of hire

+ 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition OR completion of the Cleveland Clinic Dietetic Internship Program or equivalent

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ 2 years of related experience

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**Physical Requirements:**

+ Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and clinic sites. Must have manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer entry and nutrition-focused physical examinations.

+ Must have physical ability to measure and weigh ambulating patients.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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