Clinical Nutritionist

Nutritional Care Specialist

Applies principles of nutrition in monitoring nutritional status of hospital patients. Assures that appropriate nutrition intervention occurs. Approves definitions of modified diets and patient menus as prescribed by the Medical Staff for patients with therapeutic diet needs. Provides instructions concerning therapeutic diets for patients and family.

• Registration eligible to be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician Nutritionist through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must pass registration exam within three (3) years of receiving state provisional license OR within 12 months of hire, whichever is sooner
• Complete required supervised practice/experience through an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, Graduate Program, OR an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway offered through an ACEND-accredited program.

• Completion of a dietetic internship.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes for physical signs of nutritional deficiency per stand of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Evaluates anthropometric data for height and weight and changes in height and weight.
• Obtains and evaluates diet history information for nutritional significance.
• Complete physician ordered consults and instructions according to standards of care and document in medical record.
• Document NPO/Clear Liquid notes by day five; follow-up every two days until nutrition provided (unless contraindicated).
• Complete and document calorie counts accurately.
• Calculate and report results of nitrogen balance and metabolic cart studies accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete and document nutrition assessments on high-risk patients according to standards of care.
• Effectively instructs patients/family members on diet for home.
• Attend meetings/conferences that physicians request dietitian attendance or those meetings/conferences required to maintain accreditation of hospital programs or foster partnership with other facilities.
• Act on any patient food complaints, provide alternative selections and/or arrangements. Follow-up with appropriate managers on food quality issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, sitting and standing, are necessary body movements to complete the work.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of work is Performed in patient care units. Some office, classroom and meeting room work. Occasional community speaking.

• Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Concentrated mental activity is required to organize the work.
• Must be able to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and some holidays. May need to attend a meeting in the evening on occasion.
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients, family and other members of the medical team in a positive manner

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 635 WH Clinical Dieticians

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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