What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nutritionist-Lexington position at Wake Forest?
Job Summary:
Collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality nutritional care. Assesses and addresses the nutritional needs of patients across all age groups and cultural backgrounds, tailoring care based on specific health conditions.
Education/Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- Licensure by the NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition required.
- Clinical dietitian experience preferred.
- Assess patients’ nutritional needs and provide evidence-based care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinical rounds.
- Stay updated on current research to ensure quality care.
- Support continuous improvement of patient care and hospital goals.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on nutrition.
- Provide age-appropriate care for all patient groups.
- Offer specialized care and documentation for transplant and outpatient patients.
- Collaborate to reduce no-shows and improve clinic efficiency.
- Uphold hospital policies and foster a cooperative work environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer service and effective communication.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with medical teams, patients, and staff.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Clean, comfortable, and moderately noisy.
- May involve stressful situations.
- Standing/Walking: Frequent (35–65%).
- Sitting: Occasional (up to 35%).
- Bending/Reaching: Occasional.
- Lifting/Carrying/Pushing: Up to 20 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Other Activities: Talking, hearing, seeing, and dexterity regularly required.
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