What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian - Full Time position at Trinity Health Michigan?
This position will require work in Muskegon inpatient setting and Grand Haven Bariatric Clinic
Position Summary:
Assesses patient’s nutritional status and plan; implements and/or recommends the appropriate nutritional care for the patient. Provides individual and group nutrition counseling to in/outpatients for diabetes and other diagnoses. Acts as a nutrition information resource for physicians, nursing, other hospital personnel, the media, and the community.
What the Clinical Dietitian will need:
- Bachelors degree in Dietetics with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved experience
- Proof of completed Dietetic internship
- Dietetic Registration Eligible. Must be able to pass RD examination within one year of date of hire.
- Completed Dietetic internship with inpatient and outpatient clinical setting
- Develop nutritional education materials.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and
- customer service skills.
- Dynamic presentation skills in group and individual settings. Ability to deal with people with diverse backgrounds and educational levels. Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in team-oriented environment
What the Clinical Dietitian will do:
- Provides patients and their families detailed individualized nutrition plans for treatment/management of their illness/disease based on completed nutritional assessment. Provides nutritional treatment/management plan to the ordering physician as well as patients’ readiness to change and level of knowledge.
- Provides nutrition classes in group settings, heart healthy, diabetes classes and clinic as well as other identified programs.
- Implements the individualized medical nutrition therapy and education based on assessment and plan, including patient goals and follow-up to assess ability to successfully complete goals. Follows clinical care policies. Educates with age-appropriate information in a format that accommodates learning style, literacy and cultural factors. Makes appropriate adjustments to diet orders as defined by the clinical policies and procedures and in accordance with the hospital bylaws.
- Develops, revises and maintains current education materials for patients, families, medical professionals as well as group and community organizations.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
