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Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Clinical Dietitian I provide services in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting as assigned. Prepares and implements nutritional assessments with care plans for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care. Prioritizes patients at high risk by utilizing the multi-patient task list, MD consult/referral or by other means available. Initiates medical nutrition therapy interventions as part of the patient's individual plan of care. Incorporates current evidence-based research into clinical practice. Acts as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Ancillary Departments. Responsibilities involve providing nutritional counseling to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, families, and others as requested.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter, and Dietetic Internship or equivalent training. 2. Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 3. Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia. 4. Competent and efficient use of computers 5. Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team 6. Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children as needed) education principles. 7. Good written and oral communication skills. PREFERRED:1. Two (2) years experience in clinical dietetics with broad areas of expertise preferred.

Work Hours:

7:30 am- 4 pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

Average salary estimate

$70000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Clinical Dietitian, Northside Hospital Inc.

At Northside Hospital in Cumming, we're looking for a passionate Clinical Dietitian to join our award-winning team. As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll provide individualized nutritional assessments and create care plans for our diverse patient population, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Your expertise in medical nutrition therapy will help prioritize high-risk patients through our multi-patient task list and various consult options. Your role involves not only addressing nutritional counseling needs but also acting as a vital liaison between our Nutritional Services Department and other medical staff, ensuring cohesive and comprehensive care. We love that you’ll bring your knowledge of current evidence-based research to enhance our practices, and your ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team will shine in our collaborative environment. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition with a completed Dietetic Internship, and be a Registered Dietitian in Georgia. If you have two years of experience in clinical dietetics, that's a big plus! Your work hours will be from 7:30 am to 4 pm, and occasional weekend work on a rotating basis is expected. Join us at Northside Hospital and be a part of something truly rewarding as we continue to deliver high-quality care to our community.

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What are the responsibilities of a Clinical Dietitian at Northside Hospital?

As a Clinical Dietitian at Northside Hospital, you'll be responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional assessments and creating personalized care plans for patients of all age groups. You will prioritize high-risk patients and manage medical nutrition therapy interventions while collaborating closely with medical and nursing staff to deliver effective nutritional counseling.