What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Clinical Nutrition Consulting Services, LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team! In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional guidance, develop personalized care plans, and support patients across various settings. Your expertise will help improve health outcomes through comprehensive nutritional assessment, counseling, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by promoting optimal nutrition and managing chronic conditions with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including nutritional analysis and diagnostic evaluation, to determine individual needs and develop tailored nutrition care plans.
- Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diverse populations, including those with specific dietary needs such as geriatrics, chronic diseases, or acute care patients.
- Deliver engaging nutrition counseling and health coaching sessions to motivate clients toward healthier behaviors and weight management goals.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and ensure seamless integration of nutritional support within overall treatment strategies.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff or interns in dietary practices, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) efficiently to document patient progress, care plans, and nutritional interventions accurately.
- Assist with specialized nutrition support procedures such as tube feeding management and dietary modifications in complex cases like long-term care or hospital environments.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and overall health to inform clinical decisions.
- Proven experience in dietetics practice, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT), dietary assessment, and chronic disease management.
- Strong skills in nutrition counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing to empower clients toward sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff or students while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and client communication purposes.
- Expertise in working with individuals with specific dietary needs across diverse settings like hospitals, long-term care facilities, or outpatient clinics.
- Excellent client communication skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Join us as a Registered Dietitian to inspire healthier lives through expert nutritional guidance! Your passion for clinical nutrition combined with your proactive approach will be instrumental in delivering top-tier care that transforms patient outcomes every day.
Pay: $29.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Salary : $29 - $40