What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nutrition Dietitian- 40 hours per week-Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm- Va position at Henry Ford Health System?
Department: Oncology Support Services
Schedule: FULL Time (40 hours per week); Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm -: Van Elslander Cancer Center - Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
GENERAL SUMMARY
- Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments. -
- Assess patients for nutritional status.
- Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements. -
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy. - Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommend therapy adjustments as necessary. Provide medical nutrition therapy a
- nd evaluate effectiveness of treatments. - Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications. - Research and take initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems. - Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.
- Bachelors in Dietetics
- Registration thru Commission on Dietetics Registration - CSO (preferred)
- 2 years experience (preferred)
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
- Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. -
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
