What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nutritionist position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
Job Summary:
Skills & Qualifications:
Provides high-quality nutritional care for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Assesses dietary needs based on medical conditions and collaborates with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Education & Experience:- Required: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Preferred: Experience as a clinical dietitian
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
- Active NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition licensure required
- Conducts nutrition assessments and physical evaluations.
- Participates in clinical rounds to enhance patient care.
- Applies evidence-based practices in nutritional planning.
- Supports hospital goals by improving patient outcomes.
- Educates healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers on nutrition.
- Ensures age-appropriate care across patient populations.
- Provides specialized nutrition care for transplant patients (if applicable).
- Completes timely outpatient documentation and billing (if applicable).
- Works to reduce patient no-shows and enhance clinic efficiency.
- Follows hospital policies and promotes a collaborative work environment.
- Maintains strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to build relationships with staff and patients
- Basic computer proficiency
- Clean, well-lit, moderate noise level
- May involve stressful situations
- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
- Occasional bending and reaching
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
