ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

Non-essential duties may include filling in other roles/positions as necessary or any other duties as assigned by a manager.

Job Requirements
Knowledge of Skill/Ability to:
• Assess patient's nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans based on their medical history, current health status, and specific needs in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor patients' progress and make modifications to their nutrition plans as needed. 
• Calculate and provide guidance on enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy. Ensure proper administration and monitoring. screening system for cancer patients 
• Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice.
• Knowledge of sponsored nutritional programs and patient certification requirements.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal problems, disputes and issues

License/Certification
RD (Registered Dietitian) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. LD (Licensed Dietitian) with the State of Oregon

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college, plus an approved internship with The American Dietetic Association. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Credential (CDCES) through the CBDCE preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements, exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.