Clinical Dietitian-Inpatient Part Time

The salary range for this position is $29.94 - $41.92 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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The Clinical Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates nutrition parameters and selects appropriate therapies to restore or maintain optimal nutrition status. They utilize clinical assessment skills to order (prescribe)/initiate, implement, or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions in collaboration with patients’ health care teams and in accordance to hospital privileging. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with the health care team to provide high quality, cost effective nutrition care through advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

• This is a part time position at 24 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role requires weekend and holiday rotations.

• Demonstrates strong nutrition knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients of various acuities and complexities
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge needed to order/prescribe, or recommend nutrition therapies
• Utilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnoses
• Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
• Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff
• Collaborates with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling
• Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions
• Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials
• Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patient’s response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications
• Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups
• Trains staff/students in aspects of nutrition and patient care
• Actively participates in QAPI
• May perform other duties as assigned