Job Summary: As an integral member of the healthcare team, the Clinical Dietitian collaborates with various disciplines to deliver high-quality nutritional care. They assess nutritional needs across diverse age groups and populations, applying expertise in disease-specific requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or Dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Completion of approved registration by the American Dietetic Association.
• Previous clinical dietitian experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Active licensure by the NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition in accordance with policy.

Essential Functions:

Conducts physical assessments and evaluates patients' nutritional needs based on departmental and evidence-based standards.

Participates in interdisciplinary clinical rounds and programs to enhance nutrition care and patient outcomes.

Applies current literature and evidence-based guidelines to deliver competent and appropriate nutritional care.

Contributes to continuous improvement in patient outcomes and care services to achieve hospital and departmental goals.

Provides nutrition information to healthcare professionals, students, patients, caregivers, and the community to promote optimal health.

Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care.

Delivers timely nutritional care for transplant patients in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Provides outpatient documentation and charging that aligns with hospital/department standards.

Collaborates to optimize clinic productivity and reduce the impact of no-shows.

Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, fostering a cooperative work environment.

Demonstrates personal responsibility and commitment to customer service, building relationships with patients, customers, and staff.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with medical and nursing staff, patients, and employees.
• Basic computer skills.

Work Environment:

• Clean, well-lit, and comfortable climate.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: up to 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $37.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, NC 27292: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person