Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Tuition Reimbursement

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Location: AdventHealth Gordon- 1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun, GA

The role you’ll contribute:

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that is integrated and compatible with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocol/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Patient Care:

o Conducts a nutritional assessment for patients at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence based standards.

o Performs nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem.

o Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. May require development of a therapeutic plan of specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Patient Care:

o Conducts a nutritional assessment for patients at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence based standards.

o Performs nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem.

o Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. May require development of a therapeutic plan of specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Nutrition Education:

o Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups.

o Serves as a resource to medical staff and allied health personnel on nutrition issues.

o Participates in community projects and education as needed/assigned.

o Conducts in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff.

· Business/Supervisory Functions:

o Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks.

o Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities.

o Manages resources (time, materials, staff) in a cost-effective manner.

o Assists in developing and revising patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

· BA/BS Degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area. Registered Dietitian must be licensed in the State of Georgia. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Master’s degree in work related field.

· 1-3 years of clinical nutrition-related experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

· Registered Dietitian must be licensed in the State of Georgia. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Nutritional Services

Organization: AdventHealth Gordon

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23027550

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.