Registered Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient at WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Support, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Quality Improvement, Therapeutic Diets, Oral Nutrition Supplements, Education, Policy Development, Electrolyte Management, Parenteral Nutrition, Enteral Nutrition, Patient Monitoring, Nutrition Intervention, Food and Nutrition

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based research and nutrition focused physical assessments to develop and implement nutrition intervention(s) and monitor and evaluate patient progress in providing medical nutrition therapy. Evaluates the loss of specific muscles and subcutaneous body fat to determine the presence and degree of recommended malnutrition based on characteristics agreed upon by the clinical dietitian staff and management. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of specialized nutrition support (parenteral and enteral) principles and practices, such as electrolyte management. Safely and appropriately orders macro- and micronutrients, fluid, electrolytes and medications (insulin and acid suppression medication) for use in parenteral nutrition solutions and triages issues and concerns of nutrition support patients based on the clinical assessment of the patient. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective for the patient(s). Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient conferences. Safely and appropriately orders therapeutic diets and oral nutrition supplements. Provides food and nutrition-related in-services and education as assigned. Contributes to the development and revision of clinical nutrition policies and procedures. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE Licensure Registered Dietitian Required Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Required Education Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Required Master's Degree Food and Nutrition Preferred Experience 1 Year Clinical - Dietitian/Nutritionist Preferred

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian develops and implements nutrition interventions based on evidence-based research and monitors patient progress. They participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts in nutrition care.