Job detail

Clinical Dietitian 1

The University of Toledo

#Care Plans #Nutrition Education #Renal #Oncology #Hospital Setting #Medical Record Documentation #Dietetic Internship #Age-Specific Care #Nutritional Care #Commission on Dietetic Registration #In-patients #Out-patients

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$26 - $33 / HOURPosted 4 months ago

Location

Toledo, Ohio

Salary

$26 - $33 / HOUR

Quick overview

The clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of both in-patients and out-patients, which includes assessing nutrition status, developing care plans, and providing follow-up and education. This role requires assuring continuous patient care through clear verbal communication with the healthcare team and accurate written documentation in the medical record.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition with completion of a dietetic internship is required, along with current registration or eligibility for registration as a dietitian within three months of hire. Applicants must also be licensed to practice dietetics in the state of Ohio, with one year of hospital experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreeVerbal CommunicationPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationAge-Specific CareCultural SensitivityOrder WritingNutritional CareWritten Documentation

Job description

Title: Clinical Dietitian 1

Department Org

Clinical Dieticians - 109770

Employee Classification: B5

Bargaining Unit: Afscme hsc

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time

7:30 am
End
Time: 5:30 pm

Posted Salary

$26.42 - $33.36/hr

Float: True

Rotate: False

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

The clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of in-patients and out-patients. Duties include assessment of nutrition status, development of care plans, follow up, education, and nutrition related order writing privileges. Clinical Dietitian will assure appropriate and continual care of patients through verbal communication with members of the health care team as well as written documentation in the medical record. Care provided is tailored to patient needs including learning needs, age-specific and addresses cultural/religious considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition with completion of dietetic internship. Master’s degree and membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
Completion and maintenance of registration as a dietitian as provided for by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Will accept eligibility to complete Registration provided it is completed within 3 months of hire.
Licensed in state of Ohio to practice dietetics as provided by the State of Ohio Medical Baord.
One year work experience in hospital setting as RD, LD preferred. Specialty certification in nutrition support, renal, oncology, gerontology or diabetes education desirable.
Demonstrates competency in the nutritional care of patients including age specific, learning and cultural/religious needs.
Adheres to the standards of professional practice as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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