Job Description

$2110/wk Gross, 13 week assignment

Job Summary :

The Clinical Inpatient Dietitian provides nutrition care for patients admitted to the hospital, creating personalized dietary plans to support recovery, manage medical conditions, and optimize overall health. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, educating patients, and collaborating with medical teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Assessment : Evaluate patients’ nutritional status through medical history, lab results, and physical exams.
• Dietary Plans : Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and treatment goals.
• Patient Education : Provide education on proper nutrition, dietary modifications, and healthy eating habits to patients and families.
• Collaboration : Work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to integrate nutrition into the patient’s overall treatment plan.
• Monitoring : Track patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as necessary to support recovery and health improvement.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in patient charts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; completion of a dietetic internship.
• Certification : Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification required.
• Experience : Experience in clinical inpatient settings preferred.
• Knowledge : In-depth understanding of medical nutrition therapy and dietary requirements for various medical conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a hospital or healthcare facility environment.
• May require rotating shifts, including weekends or holidays, depending on the facility’s needs.

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