Registered Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient

Overview

The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence‑based research and nutrition‑focused physical assessments to develop and implement nutrition interventions and monitor and evaluate patient progress in providing medical nutrition therapy. They evaluate loss of specific muscles and subcutaneous body fat to determine the presence and degree of recommended malnutrition based on characteristics agreed upon by clinical dietitian staff and management. They demonstrate extensive knowledge of specialized nutrition support (parenteral and enteral) principles and practices, such as electrolyte management, and safely and appropriately order macro‑ and micronutrients, fluid, electrolytes, and medications (insulin and acid suppression medication) for use in parenteral nutrition solutions.

They triage issues and concerns of nutrition support patients based on clinical assessment, participate in QAPI efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective, actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient conferences, safely and appropriately order therapeutic diets and oral nutrition supplements, provide food and nutrition‑related in‑services and education as assigned, and contribute to the development and revision of clinical nutrition policies and procedures.

Serving the community since 1961, Wake Med Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EOE

Registered Dietitian Required;
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Required.

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition Required;
Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition Preferred.

1 Year Clinical – Dietitian/Nutritionist Preferred.