Clinical Dietitian

Overview

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Description

8a-4:30p / Full Time / 40 Hours

The Clinical Dietitian II-IP assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care.

• Regularly conducts physical assessment on patients.
• Completes annual literature review related to patient care population.
• Coordinates with FNS and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, quality patient care.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities on clinical units to improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Precepts and evaluates interns independently.
• Develops and/or revises internship curriculum.
• Provides guidance and training to staff and dietetic interns on completing physical assessment.
• Develops and presents nutrition information in area of expertise to dietetic interns from Georgia State and Emory programs during skills development period per internship coordinator.
• Serves as preceptor for internship seminars and/or intern case studies.
• Identifies work process improvement opportunities and propose solutions.
• Develops presentation and/or education materials for staff, hospital and/or community related function or health fair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• One or more years experience in acute care setting as a clinical dietitian.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition.
• Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics. One or more years experience in acute care setting as a clinical dietitian. Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia. Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition. Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.