CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I) - N/E at Carilion Clinic

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy, Client Education, Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Support, Documentation, Protocol Development, Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, Keyboarding Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Preceptor

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America) Facility: 2901 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg Requisition Number: R158230 CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I) - N/E (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: This position is flex/prn to cover any of our locations and especially NRV. Coverage can be done remotely although onsite coverage is always preferred. Weekend coverage is available; however, not required. Job Description 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. What We Require: Education: 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. Experience: Completion of an American Dietetic Association approved internship or clinical experience required. Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.) ; Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) desired for the Diabetes Education Program for Critical Care, Oncology and Trauma Services, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (C.N.S.C.) preferred. Registration eligible to become an RDN required, must work under the supervision of an RDN, registration to be attained within 90 days of hire. Other: 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. Recruiter: TAMIKA RICKMAN Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian plans and provides medical nutrition therapy and client education for inpatients and outpatients across all age ranges, conducting individualized nutrition assessments and implementing appropriate therapy approaches. This role involves communicating recommendations to physicians, documenting patient outcomes, developing nutrition protocols, and serving as a resource to the healthcare team.