Clinical Dietitian R.D. OP Nutrition

About WakeMed:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

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Position Information:

The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based research to develop and implement nutrition intervention(s) and monitor and evaluate patient progress in providing medical nutrition therapy. Participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective is involved in team conferences and is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing individual nutrition needs and helping to formulate a nutrition care plan for each individual. The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian must be knowledgeable in multiple areas of nutrition and able to counsel a variety of patients. This position will provide services in outpatient nutrition sites primary care practices and specialty care practices serving patients with the following needs: cardiac rehab adult and pediatric weight management employee wellness GI disorders urology heart health oncology diabetes and wound care. Contributes to the development and revision of departmental policies and protocols.

Experience Requirements:

1 Year Clinical

• Dietitian/Nutritionist Required

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Required

• And Master's Degree Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Registered Dietitian Required

• And Licensed Dietitian Required

Hours of Work:

M-F

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

Call Requirements:

none