Clinical Dietitian II (Per Diem)

Quick Facts

Per diem/casual position with varied shifts (8 hours) and weekend requirements every weekend. Non-exempt; weekly hours are 0. Pay range: $53.25–$74.55 per hour.

Description

The Clinical Dietitian II role focuses on addressing patients’ nutritional issues arising from medical conditions and lifestyle changes. You will provide clinical inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy (MNT), deliver Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), and use patient data to create and update nutrition assessments, precautions, and education plans. You will also maintain patient privacy (PHI), complete accurate documentation, and follow safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical inpatient and outpatient MNT including nutrition education, assessment, and treatment for patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Deliver DSME to patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or diabetes-related diseases.
• Interpret patient data to formulate nutrition assessments and consultations; modify the plan as needed.
• Educate patients clearly and professionally to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Complete routine and priority tasks within established departmental time frames.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, updating appointments, and maintaining EHR records.
• Prepare and complete accurate documentation in medical and departmental records.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and disinfect equipment after each use.
• Protect PHI and deliver care in compliance with department standards and local/state/federal regulations.
• Maintain required certification and complete mandated continuing education for accreditation/licensure.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field (or equivalent education/experience).
• Ability to work varied shifts including every weekend.

Benefits

No benefits were listed in the posting.