What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Dietitian Registered position at ConeHealth?
The Clinic Dietitian Registered works in a provider office alongside doctors and nurses, assisting with nutrition counseling and guidance to patients. This role primarily focuses on patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to support patients in managing their conditions through dietary interventions. Working under direct supervision, this role supports one-on-one consultations with patients to establish optimal eating patters and educate them on proper nutrition.
Essential Job Function:
- Assists with individual consultations with patients to assess their nutritional needs and develop optimal eating patterns based on their medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyle.
- Educates patients on the importance of proper nutrition and provide guidance on making healthy food choices.
- Monitors patients' progress and makes suggestions for adjustments to their dietary recommendations as needed.
- Documents patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provides support and guidance to patients in implementing and maintaining their dietary recommendations.
- Attends multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and contribute to the development of comprehensive care plans.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or a related field.
Experience:
- Required: 1 years in clinical nutrition following pre-professional experience.
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
- Required: Certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist as issued by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (NCBDN) or completion of a Supervised Practice Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as evidenced by an original Verification Statement supplied by the Program Director in a color ink other than black and dated within the previous 12 months. PLUS, a provisional license from the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (NCBDN) must be obtained prior to starting employment in conjunction with the original verification statement. The incumbent must become registered and licensed within 6 months of employment. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.