What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Nutritionist - Now Hiring position at WellStar Health System, Inc.?
Overview
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
Senior Nutritionist Clinical Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy with specialty skill of parenteral nutrition (PN) support management for assigned age group. Fosters continuity of the Nutrition Care Process across all phases of the continuum of care as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Performs nutrition assessment for patients including the calculation of metabolic nutrient requirements according to the age and disease specific needs of patients. Provides recommendations and/or manages PN support per WellStar Health System (WHS) Policies and Procedures and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) as consulted by physician. Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of PN support on a daily basis. Provides nutrition support alternatives and other nutrition therapy recommendations to prescribers.
Provides nutrition education to patients, family, and/or members of the healthcare team on recommended nutrition intervention(s) to accomplish nutrition goals; which may include, but is not limited to any of the following topics: PN/EN support, transitional feeds, specialized diet, eating behaviors and other community nutrition resources.
Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Mentors dietetic interns and pharmacy residents as assigned. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competencies outlined in the position description. Area of professional focus may be neonatal, pediatric or adult nutrition support.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Nutrition / Dietetics. Completion of a supervised practice didactic program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Master’s Degree in nutrition or related field preferred.
Required Minimum Certification: Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist (RD, RDN) through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR). Licensed Dietitian (LD) through Georgia Licensing Board within 6 months of hire. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) through the National Board for Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC) or eligible for certification.
Required Minimum Experience: 3 -5 years clinical experience that includes direct practice in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Required Minimum Skills: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills. Experience with electronic medical record charting systems. Knowledge of best practices in clinical nutrition and the dietetics profession; specifically, nutrition support. Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process and its use in complex cases in the clinical setting. Ability to think critically to apply nutrition interventions to patients with multiple comorbidities and/or special needs, including management of enteral nutrition provisions. Ability to maintain effective relationships with other healthcare professionals in sharing nutrition knowledge and expertise. Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.
Salary : $11 - $17
