What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Clinical Dietitian is a key member of the healthcare team responsible for delivering evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to both inpatient and outpatient populations within designated units and programs. This role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, prescribing individualized nutrition interventions, performing nutrition focused physical examinations, and documenting care in alignment with departmental and organizational policies.
The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical decision making and contributes to treatment planning and discharge coordination. Additionally, this position provides nutrition education to patients, families, healthcare professionals, students, and community members. The dietitian also serves as a clinical preceptor to dietetic interns, adhering to ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) standards and institutional affiliation agreements.
Active participation in unit-based care rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities is expected. The Clinical Dietitian plays an essential role in advancing nutritional care and promoting health and wellness across the continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor’s and/or Masters Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Vermont State Certification as a dietitian required within 90 days of hire. UVMMC requires proof of RD eligibility or Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, with completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics and supervised practice experience accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Vermont State Certification as a Dietitian are required within 90 days of hire. Proof of Registered Dietitian (RD) eligibility or completion of national registration and Vermont certification must be provided at the start of employment with UVM Medical Center.
Experience
Proven experience providing medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations including acute inpatients requiring oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition support. Skilled in conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards and validated tools to accurately diagnose and develop individualized care plans. Experience managing therapeutic diets for inpatient and outpatient populations across the lifespan. Demonstrated cultural competence in delivering patient centered care to diverse populations. Effective communication and collaboration skills within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience in patient education, care coordination, and participation in clinical rounds preferred.
The Clinical Dietitian is a key member of the healthcare team responsible for delivering evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to both inpatient and outpatient populations within designated units and programs. This role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, prescribing individualized nutrition interventions, performing nutrition focused physical examinations, and documenting care in alignment with departmental and organizational policies.
The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical decision making and contributes to treatment planning and discharge coordination. Additionally, this position provides nutrition education to patients, families, healthcare professionals, students, and community members. The dietitian also serves as a clinical preceptor to dietetic interns, adhering to ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) standards and institutional affiliation agreements.
Active participation in unit-based care rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities is expected. The Clinical Dietitian plays an essential role in advancing nutritional care and promoting health and wellness across the continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor’s and/or Masters Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Vermont State Certification as a dietitian required within 90 days of hire. UVMMC requires proof of RD eligibility or Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, with completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics and supervised practice experience accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Vermont State Certification as a Dietitian are required within 90 days of hire. Proof of Registered Dietitian (RD) eligibility or completion of national registration and Vermont certification must be provided at the start of employment with UVM Medical Center.
Experience
Proven experience providing medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations including acute inpatients requiring oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition support. Skilled in conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards and validated tools to accurately diagnose and develop individualized care plans. Experience managing therapeutic diets for inpatient and outpatient populations across the lifespan. Demonstrated cultural competence in delivering patient centered care to diverse populations. Effective communication and collaboration skills within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience in patient education, care coordination, and participation in clinical rounds preferred.