Job Information
Novant Health Registered Dietitian-Inpatient Clinical in Wilmington, North Carolina
Overview
Novant Health is seeking a Full-Time Dietitian to work under the supervision of the Manager for Clinical Nutrition. Provides direct patient care by implementing medical nutrition therapy according to standards of nutrition care. Participates as an integral member of the health care team in day-to-day activities, including patient care conferences, program development, student rotations, and performance improvement.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth #nhmgrecruitment#nhmgcareers
Qualifications
Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition. Graduate Degree, preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian status by the commission on Dietetic Registration, required. Licensed Dietitian in appropriate state, required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support patient education and patient engagement in self-care management to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavior needs among the patients being served.
Additional Skills (preferred): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relay information to diverse audiences for one-on-one consultations, small and large group presentations; dynamic presence for media interviews, health fairs and other invited presentations/appearances.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates a daily commitment to meeting or exceeding the established Standards of Performance.
Provides medical nutrition therapy to assigned at-risk patients according to established Standards of Nutrition Care. Nutrition care resource for the health care team. Documents assessment, nutrition plan, and response to nutrition intervention.
Provides nutrition support to assigned patients according to Standards of Nutrition Care. Documents nutrient requirements, formula selection, feeding route and patient response.
Instructs patients and / or significant other in nutrition modifications per protocol. Documents response to nutrition education.
Communicates patient medical information in accordance with medical center procedures as an interdisciplinary health care team member.
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process as it relates to the nutrition needs of patients and ability to apply all steps of the process.
Precepts students in area of practice.
Practices appropriate written and verbal communication as necessary to support patient care duties and general operations.
Participates in program activities that support team function and performance improvement.
Seeks opportunities to continue professional growth and education as well as promoting the professional growth of others.
Supports program operations by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability with work assignments.
Applies sound judgment in problem solving, delegating and prioritizing of duties.
Manages job duties effectively and efficiently. Performs all required activities with minimal oversight needed.
Advocates for department, medical center and the community.
Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Need help finding the right job?
We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Questions? View FAQs. (https://external-novanthealth.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in_iframe=1&hashed=-435596363)
Learn more about Novant Health
Job Location NC-Wilmington
Job Opening ID 16107
Facility NHRMC - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Department Food and Nutrition Services
Category Allied Health