Clinical Dietitian jobs at West Virginia University

The applicant will be a member of a RDN team conducting a federally funded malnutrition grant titled “Malnutrition Health Equity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” This position entails performing malnutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments to include the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam ( NFPE ) with older adults participating in Utah County community senior centers. In addition, the RDN would direct the intervention study phase by providing medical nutrition therapy for the older adults with malnutrition along with the complimentary data collection. The applicant will be required to interface with senior center directors and staff in developing the day-to-day grant activities at each of the research center sites. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics program and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. This job offers flexible hours, local travel to community senior centers with mileage reimbursement and 40% remote work available. The applicant should have knowledge in the area of aging and community health to support the grant objectives and the required activities as directed by the grant supervisors and Principal Investigator. The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills in the area of project planning and coordination so to ensure effective monitoring and relationships with key grant personnel. Grant management training will be provided. This project is approved by the University of Utah Institutional Review Board which requires all research records to be confidential and securely housed. Responsibilities Essential Functions: 1. Manages and oversees research operations in each community senior center. 2. Orchestrates planning and scheduling of study activities with center directors and staff. 3. Completes and documents malnutrition screening and assessment. 4. Completes and documents nutrition diagnosis. 5. Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition therapy that takes into account the participant's needs, expectations, and culture. 6. Monitors and evaluates study participants' nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions. 7. Conducts cooking classes for older adults. 8. Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice. 9. Participates in continuous monthly research training. 10. Collaborates with other research dietitians and staff as needed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Demonstrated service excellence for patient and family-centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness, and a positive attitude toward all customers. Demonstrated accountability with the rules for use and disclosure of patient/client protected health information required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status, food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis. Knowledge of federal requirements set forth under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) Conditions of Participation (CoP) and/or Conditions of Coverage (CoC) in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid payment. Minimum Qualifications - Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah. Preferred - Two years of clinical/practical experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). - Nutrition Focused Physical Exam ( NFPE ) Training. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Clinical Dietitian I - Staff Relief - (250002R4) Description Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources. Job must provide nutrition services in identified specialty area for a minimum of 70% of work load/responsibilities. Specialty areas include NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, transplant, oncology, pediatrics and out-patient services. Any other areas must be approved by the Manager and Director. This is a Clinical Dietitian I (1) position. To qualify for this level, the applicant must be credentialed and licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) within 90 days of employment. Qualifications Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, or nutrition related field (Required) OrMaster's Degree Master's Degree in nutrition or clinical specialty for new graduates starting after 2024 (Required) Minimum Work Experience1 year Experience and/or completed internship, preferably in the area of maternal and child health. (Required) Required Skills/KnowledgeLanguage Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Computer Skills: Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate the hospital's electronic medical record system. Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Dietitian: Licensed in the District of Columbia. 90 Days (Required) Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) 90 Days (Required) Functional AccountabilitiesAssesses the nutritional status of neonates/ infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient through documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, nutrition-focused physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory values. Develops, revises and individualizes nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family and health care team members. Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice. Utilizes physician/referring practitioner-driven protocols or other facility-specific processes to implement, initiate or modify order for diet or nutrition-related actions (e. g. nutrition supplements, dietary supplements, diet modifications, diet texture modifications for dentition or individual preferences, nutrition-related laboratory tests and medications, and nutrition education and counseling) consistent with specialized training where required, competence and approved clinical privileges and organization policy. Utilizes physician/referring practitioner-driven protocols or other facility-specific processes to manage nutrition support therapies (e. g. , enteral and parenteral formula selection and rate adjustments based on energy needs or laboratory results, addition of designated medications and vitamin/mineral supplements to parenteral nutrition solutions or supplemental water for enteral nutrition, and placement of feeding tubes) consistent with specialized training where required, competence and approved clinical privileges and organization policy. Executes programs/services in an organized, collaborative, and customer-centered manner. Participates in process for ordering privileges required for expanded roles and enhanced activities consistent with federal and state practice acts. Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies. Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner. Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes in-person, telephone, written, and electronic communication. Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable. Advises department on patient care and food service issues. Provides training to patient services staff on special needs with patients diet prescriptions. Assists with modified menu planning based on current diet manual in collaboration with the food service management team. Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. Participates in facility-wide and department Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and on QAPI teams to improve processes and patient care. Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, patient care rounds and professional programs, as appropriate. Visits patients on assigned nursing unit(s) and contributes to every patient being visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay. Assists and contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service. Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact. Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of CNH. Follows all security procedures for facility and department. Responds to utility failures per department policy. Follows facility, department, Morrison Healthcare/TouchPoint, and Compass safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting. Wears name tag identification and is aware of role in minimizing security incidents. Follows the facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program. Adheres to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills as appropriate. Adheres to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate. Performs other tasks that may be assigned. Telehealth:* Complies with all telehealth federal, state and local regulations (e. g. Health Department, HIPPA/ Privacy Act, Joint Commission, DNV-GL, quality assurance, safety operations and personnel) by keeping abreast of the most recent policies and standards of practice. * Provides telehealth from home (distant location): Maintains an office which safeguards private patient information, medical team/operations conversations and PHI access (e. g. , complies with Remote Work Agreements per Aramark and client requirements)* Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently. * Demonstrates ability to receive constructive feedback and then incorporate into telehealth communications to improve performance. * Demonstrates ability to quickly establish rapport and therapeutic alliances via approved telehealth modality (e. g. , phone, video, or digital) with a diverse population of patients, care givers and medical team* Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to patients via approved telehealth modality e. g. , phone, video, or digital). * Submits data to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) (e. g. , Clinical Productivity, chart audits, revenue from outpatient services, etc. )* Present for online webinars and trainings if needed. Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job: Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization: Patient ServicesPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: M-FJob Posting: Nov 16, 2025, 9:54:44 PMFull-Time Salary Range: 54516. 8 - 90854. 4

Genie Healthcare is looking for a Dietary Services to work in RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a 13 weeks travel assignment located in , WV for the Shift (4x8hr days-Please verify shift details with recruiter, 20:00:00-04:00:00, 8.00-4). Pay and benefits packages are estimated based on client bill rate at time the job was posted. These rates are subject to change. Exact pay and benefits vary based on several things, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, client changes in bill rate, experience, etc. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company matching (50% up to 6% of what you contribute)