Clinical Dietetic Technician (Not-Registered)

Job Summary

Assists the Registered Dietitian with nutrition care of the patient by screening for nutrition risk and implementing interventions such as diet instruction and evaluation of nutrient intake. Provides food and nutrition services to patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian (RD). Primary responsibilities include: nutrition screening and participation in the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) as determined by the RD for nutrition assessment; developing and implementing nutrition intervention/plan of care such as following up on nutrition screening completed by nursing; documenting medical, food, and nutrition-related data; reviewing patient menus for conformance to diet order; providing individualized or group nutrition education; monitoring meal, snack and/or medical food intake to contribute to evaluation of the patient's progress and revision of intervention/plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintains records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.

• Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at least 4 hours every 60 days.

• Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.

• Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.

• Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.

• Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.

• May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma

Preferred

• Bachelors degree

• 1 year of relevant expereince

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Medical Nutrition Therapy Inpatient Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

1

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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