Carilion Clinic·Christiansburg, Virginia
The Clinical Dietitian plans and provides medical nutrition therapy and client education for inpatients and outpatients across all age groups, conducting individualized assessments and implementing appropriate therapy approaches. This role involves providing advanced nutrition support, communicating recommendations to physicians, documenting patient progress, and developing educational materials for patients and staff.
Employment status: Part time
SHIFT: Day (United States of America)
2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
R158235 Clinical Dietitian (Cap I) - New River Valley Medical Center (Open)
This position covers adult inpatients at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA 4 days per week. Weekend inpatient coverage 6-8 times per year.
may include: The Clinical Dietitian plans and provides medical nutrition therapy and client education for inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Conducts individualized nutrition assessment and evaluation and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy approaches. Provides advanced and specialized nutrition support and communicates recommendations for changes in patient treatment plan to physicians and hospital staff, Documents recommendations and monitors changes and patient outcomes. Facilitates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols related to nutrition care. Evaluates and tracks data for outcomes and related performance improvement measures and makes recommendations to improve quality. Develops and oversees patient and staff educational materials regarding evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Serves as the nutrition resource to the healthcare team.
Responds to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals and establishes appropriate plan of care.
Evaluates the nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients of all ages and recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based on the age-specific patient population. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately assess patients of all ages.
Develops, implements, and documents in the medical record, the nutritional plan of care in collaboration with other health care providers with follow-up. Documents results of assessments, intervention recommendations and nutritional progress in the medical record.
Identifies and documents evidence-based criteria to support a physician’s diagnosis of malnutrition. Coordinates documentation with Clinical Documentation Integrity medical coders to accurately reflect clinical care.
Calculates, evaluates, and documents the assessment of specialized and advanced enteral and parenteral nutrition support according to ASPEN guidelines.
Collaborates with inpatients and outpatients to identify individualized educational needs. Coordinates individual and group instructional activities.
Serves as the nutrition educator for individuals and groups; plans and provides presentations for the public, civic organizations, business and industry, and healthcare care providers (i.e., medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, and staff members) regarding nutrition topics. Conducts media interviews and writes articles for publication. May serve as clinical preceptor for dietetic interns.
Collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based nutrition protocols, as well as educational programs and materials to meet the needs of the target population. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings established for inpatient units. Acts as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.
Cooperates with management and staff to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
Develops and executes performance improvement and quality assurance projects with Director of Clinical Nutrition.
Monitors and reports quality and productivity on a regular and timely basis. Assists the Director of Clinical Nutrition in coordinating activities of flex resource staff.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or equivalent 4 years of experience required for anyone who graduated before January 1, 2024. Master's degree is required for new Registered Dietitians (RDs) who graduated after January 1, 2024.
Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Must successfully complete orientation and competency for position.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
$53,601.60 - $80,412.80
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
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A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required, or four years of equivalent experience for those who graduated before January 1, 2024, with a Master's degree required for new RDs graduating after that date. Candidates must complete an ADA-approved internship and obtain Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status within 90 days of hire, possessing strong interpersonal and keyboarding skills.
Market context
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