Clinical Dietitian

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Dietitian at Carilion Clinic, you will play a vital role in providing medical nutrition therapy and client education to patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. You will conduct individualized nutrition assessments and evaluations, and implement appropriate medical nutrition therapy approaches.

As a key member of the healthcare team, you will provide advanced and specialized nutrition support, communicate recommendations for changes in patient treatment plans to physicians and hospital staff, and document recommendations and monitor changes and patient outcomes.

You will also facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols related to nutrition care, evaluate and track data for outcomes and related performance improvement measures, and make recommendations to improve quality. Additionally, you will develop and oversee patient and staff educational materials regarding evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, and serve as the nutrition resource to the healthcare team.
Responsibilities:

Respond to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals and establish appropriate plans of care.
Evaluate the nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients of all ages and recommend appropriate nutrition intervention based on the age-specific patient population.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately assess patients of all ages.
Develop, implement, and document in the medical record, the nutritional plan of care in collaboration with other healthcare providers with follow-up.
Document results of assessments, intervention recommendations, and nutritional progress in the medical record.
Identify and document evidence-based criteria to support a physician's diagnosis of malnutrition.
Coordinate documentation with Clinical Documentation Integrity medical coders to accurately reflect clinical care.
Calculate, evaluate, and document the assessment of specialized and advanced enteral and parenteral nutrition support according to ASPEN guidelines.
Collaborate with inpatients and outpatients to identify individualized educational needs. Coordinate individual and group instructional activities.
Serve as the nutrition educator for individuals and groups; plan and provide presentations for the public, civic organizations, business, and industry, and healthcare providers regarding nutrition topics. Conduct media interviews and write articles for publication. May serve as clinical preceptor for dietetic interns.
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based nutrition protocols, as well as educational programs and materials to meet the needs of the target population.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, as well as the completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship or clinical experience.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.) certification; Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) desired for the Diabetes Education Program. For Critical Care, Oncology, and Trauma Services, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (C.N.S.C.) preferred.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Must successfully complete orientation and competency for position.

About Carilion Clinic:

Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged, and forever curious. We are headquartered in Roanoke, Va., and offer a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

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