Job Type: Full time
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians’ diagnoses. Utilizes screening criteria to identify patients at nutritional risk, and provides nutritional care accordingly. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Exercises independent judgment under the general supervision of Endocrine Specialists of Athens. Must be constantly striving for a safe work environment. Must have a responsible ethical, self-initiating professional work behavior. Must have effective interpersonal skills. Must have basic computer knowledge. Must be empathetic toward others, particularly patients and fellow employees. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must have a positive attitude towards others and about change. Must be tactful and diplomatic.Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner, according to Food and Nutrition Services department and hospital polices and regulatory standards.  Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients in either the inpatient, senior living, outpatient, clinic and/or contract services while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required and licensed where states mandate.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Bachelor's degree required.  Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science or related field with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed. Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations, various acuity levels, in a high-volume setting. Ability to deal with stressful situations. Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff. Ability to work effectively with a diverse, collaborative, and team-oriented culture. Ability to organize workflow and finish tasks in a timely manner with accuracy and consistency.  Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to read, speak, and write English with understanding. Ability to understand and use basic keyboarding skills, office-related applications, electronic health records including remote access and menu software systems.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.