The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide inpatient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including, completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine the scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s). The Clinical Dietitian also assists in managing resources cost-effectively and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. The Clinical Dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in team conferences, provides food and nutrition-related in-services, and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies. The Clinical Dietitian may also be involved in community-based nutrition programs and maintain the professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

*Licensed Dietitian

*Registered Dietitian

Qualifications

*Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

*Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with patients, physicians, and staff.

*Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.

*Ability to write letters, summaries, and reports.

*Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university.

*Position requires completion of 900 hours of supervised practice from an accredited CDR program

*The position requires registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the State of Georgia Licensed Dietitian status throughout employment.