What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietician - PRN position at St. Vincent’s Health System?
- Department Bariatric Services
- Schedule PRN
- Hospital UAB St Vincent's Hospital
- Location Birmingham, AL
Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatment.
- Assess patient for nutritional status. Provide intervention/treatment including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
- Collaborate with physician, nursing and ancillary service such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
- Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommend therapy adjustments as necessary.
- Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publication.
- Research and take initiative 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 inspection.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Examiners For Dietetics and Nutritionists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
