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Location

Richmond, IN | United States

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Job description

Find your WHY at Reid Health

The Clinical Dietitian demonstrates Courtesy, positive Attitude, Respect, and Enthusiasm to patients, residents, visitors, and staff. She/he is cognizant of their role as part of the hospital and department leadership and their role as a community member. She/he consults with medical and nursing staff regarding patient nutritional service. Medical nutritional therapy is provided across the continuum of care.

Flexible Schedule and Remote Options Available

Reid Health also offers a $10,000 retention for Clinical Dietitians!

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do – it is who we are .

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to physicians and other staff members.
• Reviews medical charts to assess needs and determine patient's nutritional plan of care.
• Interview patients and/or caretakers to obtain information regarding food habits.
• Identifies barriers to learning such as cognitive limitations and language barriers.
• Obtains pertinent patient data necessary to recommend, prescribe, or modify therapeutic diets as needed to meet the nutritional needs of the patients.
• Performs nutritional assessments to determine nutrition diagnosis and intervention. 
• Provides medical nutrition therapy utilizing age appropriate techniques, accurately calculating calorie, protein, and fluid needs.
• Makes appropriate recommendations in the management of enteral/parenteral nutrition and follows hospital protocols in place for critical care nutrition.
• Coordinates need for patient nutritional supplements using NCP and physician approved facility protocols.
• Collaborates with other hospital services to plan and implement patient care and nutritional education.
• Instructs patients on proper use of diet at home as ordered by physician.
• Assists with community and outpatient programs as needed.

Education/Experience

Education Required: Bachelor’s or advanced degree from accredited institution with majors in food, nutrition, or food service administration. Experience Preferred: Successful experience in hospital dietetics preferred. Provide clinical services to various age groups and adjusts information, instruction and services to meet the needs of each age group.

Certification/Licenses required : Must be a registered dietitian or registry-eligible. If not already licensed in IN, must apply upon hire. 

Schedule Details

Day Shift. 40 hours weekly.

What We Offer

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Other Information

EEO Statement: Reid Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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