What is the role of a Clinical Dietitian at Med Center Health?

The Clinical Dietitian position at Med Center Health is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Clinical Dietitian job located?

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Clinical Dietitian role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Clinical Dietitian position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Clinical Dietitian job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Clinical Dietitian position at Med Center Health?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Clinical Dietitian at Med Center Health

Position Summary
- Screens/assesses patients and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services. MNT services may include a nutrition assessment, reassessment, and nutrition counseling to patient and/or family members according to established standards of care. Communicates and monitors implementation of the nutritional plan of care. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
  - Previous clinical experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
  - Supervised practice experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- Education
  - Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, or nutrition related field required.
  - Graduate degree, in any field, required if credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration after January 1, 2024.
- Certifications/Licensure
  - Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within three (3) months of hire or transfer.
  - Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky required within three (3) months of hire or transfer.
Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  - Completes and documents Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) assessments, reassessments, patient education and other patient care in the medical record thoroughly, accurately, and promptly according to established standards of care and policies and procedures.
  - Develops and implements a plan of nutritional care to meet assessed needs that is patient-focused and is correlated with other immediate and long term health care goals. Evaluates the results of nutritional intervention and makes revisions to the nutritional plan of care as warranted.
  - Advises and delegates the provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy to Nutrition Technicians in the care of patients determined to be at low or moderate nutritional risk.
  - Consistently performs as a valuable team player within the hospital. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members via rounds/care conferences to assure coordination of patient’s plan of care and discharge plan.
  - Counsels patient and/or family on the appropriate medical nutrition therapy adapting educational format to accommodate individual educational levels, age and social/cultural influences. Assess patients’ acceptance and ability to comply with the plan of care. Facilitates continuity of care and patient education by referral for appropriate post-hospitalization MNT services as appropriate.
  - Participates in the development and presentation of educational/training programs for healthcare team members, foodservice personnel, other staff, community and professional meetings.
  - Remains informed and updated of changes in Medical Nutrition Therapy through participation in continuing education programs, literature reviews and conferences to improve patient care and staff performance. Interprets and applies nutrition research to clinical practice.
  - Mentors and teaches nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, to include supervision and evaluation of intern assignments.
  - Completes assigned tasks and projects on time and takes initiative as needed. Attends and participates in clinical staff/departmental meetings to accomplish departmental initiatives and goals.

Clinical Dietitian at Med Center Health – Bowling Green, Kentucky

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