Clinical Dietitian - LifePoint Health : Job Details

The Clinical Dietitian plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians diagnoses. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk. Qualifications and requirements ? Bachelors degree in course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) or a post Bachelors Certificate in Dietetics. ? State licensure/certification required if required by state. ? Registered Dietician required. ? Previous experience in acute care setting preferred. ? Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Essential Functions:? Assesses patients nutritional status according to established standards. Performs nutritional screening within required timeframes. ? Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patients nutritional status; develops nutritional care plans for patients in the reh...Clinical Dietitian, Clinical, Dietitian, Nutrition, Healthcare, Patient