Job Summary Provides clinical nutrition services under the supervision of a licensed/registered dietitian nutritionist including medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with screening, evaluation and education of patients and monitoring and implementation of MNT for patients assigned.

Essential Functions

Screens and evaluates nutritional status of patients utilizing current scientific literature and methodology. Monitors patient's progress in achieving nutrition goals through evaluation of dietary intake, evaluation of laboratory reports, and review of documentation. Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, nutrient intake analyses and patient education in the patient's medical record and on all required documentation tools. Utilizes appropriate education materials for specific patient populations within area of documented competency. Assists in monitoring Food and Nutrition Services associate's activities on units to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction. Ensures accuracy of patient trays tickets and trays through routine monitors. Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to nutrition services staff and other disciplines as requested. Orients, mentors, and trains Food Service team members as applicable.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to see objects closely, as in reading, on a continuous basis. Must be able to see objects far away occasionally. Must be able to discriminate color occasionally and perceive depth rarely. Must be able to hear normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering a phone on a continuous basis. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally. Able to push/pull objects using moderate effort occasionally. Able to perform motor skills as reaching out/up. Frequently turning, climbing stairs, grasping and finger manipulation. Infrequently squatting, twisting, and bending.

Education, Experience and Certifications  Bachelor’s Degree with enrollment in a dietetic internship required. The student intern must be placed with Atrium Health and actively working on fulfilling the required competencies. Once the intern completes the internship and is verified as registry eligible, they are eligible to apply for any open dietitian/nutritionist positions at Atrium Health.