Clinical Dietitian
Job in
Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, 04929, USA
Listing for:
Tenet Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly
USD
50000.00
70000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: DetroitDescription
DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary Reports to the Manager, Oncology Center, conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. A nutrition assessment includes evaluation of patient’s medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurement, assessment of lab values, and diet history. The assessment also includes age specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive and motivation.
Nutrition Care Plans specific to patient’s identified need are developed and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multi-disciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Records nutrition assessment in patient records using DMC approved documentation.
Responsibilities
Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds as well as providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics.Researches and develops programs for dietitian interns. Participates in the education of dietitian interns by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.Participates in research projects and nutrition related programs.Works with outside agencies in obtaining ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement and provides input on improving processes and ways to provide high quality patient care.Inventory and order office and tube feeding supplies.Monitors and directs food service personnel to ensure provisions of optimal nutritional food service to patients are met; follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen.Formulates special recipes or plans to meet the specific needs of patients.Promotes guest relations. Maintains good customer service providing assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner.Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a food service corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies. Programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length.Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registry‑eligible passing the registry exam within 6 months of completion of internship.Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.Skills Required
Analytical ability to determine patient needs, develop plans, assess progress and the like.Interpersonal, written and verbal skills to develop and explain patient nutrition care plans, make presentations and interact effectively with…
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