Clinical Dietitian
- POSITION SUMMARY
- Responsible for providing nutrition therapy to the following patient populations including, but not limited to: inpatients, outpatients, CDU, Mental Health, Kidney Dialysis Unit, Rehab Care, Hospice, Home Health and Same Day Surgery patients. The clinical dietitian will also participate in the following as needed: consulting services, public speaking, and interviews by media on nutrition related topics and nutrition education programs for Trinity employees and the local and surrounding community. They will demonstrate an understanding of all patient populations services. They will uphold Service FIRST principles, keeping in mind patient safety and quality at all times.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses and Certifications Required
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or eligible for registration as a dietitian by the CDR. Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in North Dakota (ND). If eligible must obtain and hold limited license in ND and within 6 months of hire date must obtain RD status by CDR credentialing.
- Educational Requirements
- 4 year degree from college or university and completion of dietetic internship as approved by the CDR.
- Experience Requirements
- Preferred 1 year experience in a health care facility, but not required.
- Special Skills or Training Requirements
- Flexible to changing work environment and ability to function well under pressure.
- Excellent organization and communication skills both written and oral.
- Establish good working relationships with other health care professionals and colleagues.
- Customer service and team oriented.
- Ability to work under time constraints.