Registered Dietitian

Job Summary:

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the nutrition care of the patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, clinical guidelines, and policies and procedures
• Provides oversight in coordination with the Culinary Services Manager to ensure that safe and accurate food service is provided to the patients.

Knowledge - Skills:

• Knowledge of evidenced based clinical nutrition guidelines
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented Knowledge of quantity food production, safe food preparation and handling techniques
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience:

• Two years’ experience in acute care hospital preferred.
• Registered dietitians awaiting approval of State licensure/certification may practice under a Provisional Licensure if the State Licensing board allows.
• Provision dietitians must have all documentation in a medical record co-signed by a state licensed dietitian.
• Experience in acute clinical care, nutrition support, and disease-specific nutrition preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdmet.org) License and/or certification from the State Licensing Board for Dietitians