Chief Clinical Dietitian 8340 #12533

Job Description

Currently a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with a Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition

OR

Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition including completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship with eligibility to take the Registered Dietitian examination with the Commission on Dietetics Registration / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Exam must be passed within 6 months of completion of the dietetic internship

• Current BLS from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• ·Experience in clinical nutrition in an acute care or long term care facility preferred

Start Date:

Open Until Filled. This is an exempt position.

Qualifications:

Currently a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with a Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition

OR

Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition including completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship with eligibility to take the Registered Dietitian examination with the Commission on Dietetics Registration / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Exam must be passed within 6 months of completion of the dietetic internship

• Current BLS from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• ·Experience in clinical nutrition in an acute care or long term care facility preferred
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience is preferred

Duties &
Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Chief Clinical Dietitian functions as the Supervisor to the Clinical Nutrition Staff, coordinating inpatient clinical nutrition services and supervising the Outpatient Dietitian / Nutrition Educator. Maintains open communication between the medical and nursing staff and all ancillary services related to medical nutrition therapy issues.

Duties

• Supervises the in-patient clinical nutrition staff and outpatient dietitian / nutrition educator
• Oversees and participates in the coordination of in-patient nutrition assessments involving all aspects of medical nutrition therapy and interventions
• Develops and implements policies and procedures, standards of practice and processes to guide and support the Clinical Nutrition Staff and the Dietary Department
• Coordinates and integrates with other hospital departments and medical services to provide the best possible patient nutrition care
• Assists with the selection of staff, which is competent in job-related knowledge and skills
• Evaluates performance and competence of the clinical nutrition staff and outpatient dietitian on an on-going basis, ensuring that the staff is competent to provide medical nutrition services as governed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practices
• Provides orientation, in-service and continuing education, as needed, to maintain qualified and competent staff
• Performs studies and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of medical nutrition therapy services in accordance with the policies and procedures of the hospital
• Schedules the Clinical Nutrition Staff in order to assure medical nutrition therapy processes are being met in a timely manner
• Is knowledgeable regarding the duties of the Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient Dietitian and Diet Aide with the ability to perform all functions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.

Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs.

Job Posted:

07/11/2025

Contact Name:

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

Contact Email:

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com

Salary : $41 - $55