Clinical Dietitian|Elkhart General Hospital at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Manager. Assesses patient nutritional needs and formulates a nutritional plan of care in conjunction with the healthcare team. Provides education for patients, families, co-workers, resident physicians and nursing staff. Actively participates in the quality improvement process.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
  • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    
    
  
  
  • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
  • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree; Registration with CDR or eligible, Membership with the ADA, and State Certified in Indiana. No previous experience is required. Clinical Dietitian with nutrition screening, assessment, instruction, and CQI experience is preferred. Must be a Registered Dietitian or complete registration exam from the Commission on Dietetic Registration to become a Registered Dietitian within 6 months of date of hire. Professional organization membership(s) preferred.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Registered Dietitian preferred, but registration-eligible acceptable.
      
      
    
    
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
      
      
    
    
    • A working knowledge of current nutritional standards.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    • Works in a hospital office and patient care environment.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    
    
    • Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.
      
      
    
    
    • No physical strain.