CORALVITA Healthcare Group
Clinical Dietitian I – BUMC – Dallas, TX
Job Summary
Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations. Provides patient counseling and education. Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate. Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders. Monitors and evaluates patient’s adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy. Re‑evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis. Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office.
Responsibilities • Perform nutritional assessments and evaluations for hospitalized and ambulatory patients, and make dietary recommendations.
• Provide patient counseling and education on nutrition.
• Develop nutritional care plans, monitor, and implement changes as appropriate.
• Implement nutrition therapy orders and verify implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
• Re‑evaluate and update nutrition care on a regular basis.
• Plan and direct the nutrition office.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises following positions: None.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Current, valid and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA‑approved vendor preferred.
Additional Qualifications / Skills
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities • Perform nutritional assessments and evaluations for hospitalized and ambulatory patients, and make dietary recommendations.
• Provide patient counseling and education on nutrition.
• Develop nutritional care plans, monitor, and implement changes as appropriate.
• Implement nutrition therapy orders and verify implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
• Re‑evaluate and update nutrition care on a regular basis.
• Plan and direct the nutrition office.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises following positions: None.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Current, valid and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA‑approved vendor preferred.
Additional Qualifications / Skills
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr