What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian’s assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN as needed.
Shift’s Available: Days
Hours: 8 hour shift
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history
- Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition
- Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans
- Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning
- Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards
Qualifications
Education and Training
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) license
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits
- Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Per DiemShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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