GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Clinical Dietitian applies medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to promote health and provide nutrition care services in the treatment of disease and restoration of health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in patient satisfaction, quality management, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Clinical Dietitian complete nutrition assessments, monitor nutrition care plans, interact with the interdisciplinary team members, and serve as a nutrition resource to internal and external candidates.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Registered Dietitian or RD eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
If RD-eligible, must pass the examination and registration for RD designation within 90-days of hire. Must be licensed in state of employee’s primary work location within 90 days of hire. 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred. If working in the outpatient environment, licensure in both states of Oregon and Idaho are required. Basic computer skills including proficiency in an electronic health record.
OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY DIETITIAN
Oncology nutrition experience is preferred.
Board certification in Oncology Nutrition (e.g., the CSO credential), preferred.
Home health, health education and/or public health experience helpful.
Knowledge of performance improvement and cancer treatment and research preferred.
Serves on the Cancer Institute’s Performance Improvement Committee, Cancer Committee, and participates in other Cancer Institute committees, programs, and community activities as directed and/or assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, as applicable). Develops, implements and documents plan of care based on assessments of nutrition needs in correlation and collaboration with other health care plans. Develops and implements nutritional care plans for all patients identified to be at significant nutrition risk through the nutritional screening process including the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam, when applicable.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team or other departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of nutritional intervention and provides follow up for continuity of care
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.