University Hospitals
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Dietitian will display effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills and provide effective communication and education skills in daily practice.
What You Will Do
Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)
Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)
Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required) or
Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)
Work Experience
3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required)
Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
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What You Will Do
Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)
Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)
Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required) or
Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)
Work Experience
3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required)
Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
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