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Description

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Dietitian:

• Responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients in an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, and intervention to manage patient care. 
• Identifies problems, collects data, and takes corrective action for new and/or assigned quality improvement and/or process improvement projects.
• Designs, evaluates and utilizes patient education materials that contain up-to date information consistent with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guidelines and evidence based practice.
• Confirms diet order, assess appropriateness, implement, manage or adjust diet prescription for oral and/or enteral/parenteral nutrition; may write diet prescription and document changes in the medical record.
• Educates FNS Staff (dining service associates, food service attendants, and dietitians) and dietetic interns, by conducting one or more education activities per year.
• Participates in medical rounds, discharge planning and patient care conferences as appropriate for the clinical assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• One year of experience in acute care setting as a clinical dietitian.
• Licensed as a dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition.
• Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.

Clinical Dietitian II, Salary: $24.40- $40.57 / HR, The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.