Job Information
Bozeman Health Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient (Casual Call) in Bozeman, Montana
Position Summary:
The Dietitian – Inpatient will develop diets as appropriate for patients according to their medical needs in an inpatient or outpatient setting. This position completes nutrition assessments and develops and implements care plans. The Dietitian – Inpatient conducts individual and group programs and presentations, attends meetings and care conferences, and provides input and feedback regarding patient’s nutrition care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Montana Licensure (Nutritionist)
Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Successful completion of ADA/CDR approved internship
Preferred: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or previous experience with Diabetes Self-Management Education
Preferred: 2 years of clinical dietetics experience
Essential Job Functions:
Conducts and documents nutrition screens, assessments and consults.
Provides nutrition education to patients and families, including nutrition support and critical care Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients.
May act as inpatient Diabetes Educator for all patients newly diagnosed with diabetes. May act as primary resource for diabetes care to nursing and providers including insulin protocol monitoring and dosing adjustments.
Develops and presents community and group programs. (Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education).
Participates in community health fairs and events.
Acts as the nutrition liaison/resource to Health Group clinics.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
Ability to work varied shifts.
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
77312306 Inpatient Clinical Nutrition (BHDH)
