What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL DIETITIAN- PRN position at Augusta Health Brand?
The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Individuals who have established registration or registration eligibility after January 1, 2024 are required to have a Master’s Degree
Licensure Requirements
Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Experience Requirements
Less than 6 months
Skill Requirements
Strong communication skills.
Accurate collection of patient information while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including specialized nutrition support.
Reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
