Registered Dietitian (Remote)

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietitian for its Metabolic & Weight Management Center. This role involves providing comprehensive nutritional guidance and counseling to patients, focusing on weight loss and management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and be licensed in North Carolina. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing personalized nutrition care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about health and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of NC with a Bachelor in Nutrition.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional guidance and counseling to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Nutritional Guidance

Patient Counseling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition

Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensure from NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition

Tools

Virtual Platforms

Medical Record Systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Metabolic & Weight Management Center Dietitian provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients through development, implementation, and monitoring of dietary recommendations pertaining to weight loss and weight management. Provision of clinical nutritional care requires knowledge of the principles of weight management including program, medical, and surgical requirements with the ability to analyze data, assess nutrition status, and formulate nutrition care plans.

This position has an opportunity to work remotely utilizing virtual platforms. Must be licensed in the State of NC.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Ability to relate sensitively to patient’s needs
2. Excellent telephone skills and etiquette
3. Maintains confidentiality
4. Ability to establish credibility with physicians, staff, and patients
5. Ability to function as a part of a team and promote teamwork
6. Must be mature and demonstrate good judgment
7. Must have excellent grammar and effective communication skills
8. Must present a professional image
9. Organizational skills to accurately keep track of patient status
10. Time management and multi-tasking capability to monitor numerous patients simultaneously

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Screening and Assessment
   1. Assess the metabolic & weight management center patient by screening the medical record, completing a comprehensive assessment based on medical record data, and interviewing with the patient assessing patient based on religious, cultural, and ethnic preferences.
   2. Nutrition Counseling, collaborating with Behavioral Health on patient clearances.
   3. Recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based on subjective and objective data including, but not limited to, protein parameters, iron level, vitamin level, and calcium level.
2. Education
   1. Educates patient based on cultural, religious, and ethnic preferences.
   2. Individualizes patient education materials based on patient’s age and comprehension levels.
   3. Provides appropriate resources and education according to identified need.
   4. Documents education provided, including evidence of family teaching as applicable, measurable understanding of principles discussed, and assessment of anticipated compliance.
   5. Participates in patient group teaching as needed.
   6. Serves as a nutrition educator by providing appropriate classes.
   7. Evaluates and develops nutrition education materials, updating as needed.
   8. Participates in various program resources including assistance in facilitating support groups.
3. Performance Improvement
   1. Identifies issues, collects, evaluates, and reports data as assigned.
   2. Participates in problem solving and resolution of issues.
   3. Collaborates with others in committees, work groups, or projects designed to improve services.
4. Communication
   1. Participates in metabolic weight management and bariatric surgery team meetings.
   2. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health staff to provide patient care.
   3. Documents as needed to ensure quality nutrition care throughout the continuum of care.
   4. Documents nutritional care in medical record, according to policy, procedure, and standards.
5. Documentation
   1. Documents desired outcomes specific to individual problem(s), diagnosis(es), learning capabilities/limitations, and progress towards established goals.
6. Professional Development
   1. Maintains CPEU’s as required by the American Nutrition Association to maintain registration.
   2. Develops and provides education as needed to appropriate staff.
7. Administrative Responsibilities
   1. Adheres to regulatory standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition required
2. Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration required
3. Licensure from NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition required
4. Certification in Adult Obesity Management preferred but not required
5. Ability to provide the health education program to a wide variance of age groups, ethnicities, education, and socioeconomic levels with excellent public speaking skills
6. Self-directed and can perform multiple tasks in an organized manner
7. Strong computer skills and comfortable working on virtual platform