Registered Dietitian

Christiana Care is hiring a full time Registered Dietitian for Nutrition Services in Newark, DE. Nutrition services offices offers a full array of options, including one-on-one counseling, group classes, personalized medically supervised programs, a meal-replacement program and bariatric surgery.

You would be alongside nurse practitioners, other registered dietitians, exercise physiologists and clinical psychologists. As a Registered Dietitian on the team, you would help with weight management, bariatric patients, post operation nutrition and much more You would average between 8-10 patients per day and flexible scheduling is offered. This role also assists our school-based health centers 1 day a week as well as 1 day a week in a primary care office in Middletown.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30 Flexible schedule Occasional Evenings Key Responsibilities: Performs in-depth nutritional assessments for patients at risk of or with a chronic disease, obesity, and those who are seeking bariatric surgery Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret scientific information to identify age-specific needs and to provide the appropriate care and education Effectively communicates an evaluates diet history data through computer analysis Demonstrates skill and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. Provides individual counseling and group education.

Maintains medical records according to HIPPA guidelines and third-party billing guidelines. Design and present clinically accurate innovative presentations for other health care professionals and the community Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and patient care Reviews, evaluates, and utilizes current nutrition and chronic disease management research Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Registered Dietitian (R.D.). Minimum one year experience as a clinical dietitian, nutrition outreach, counseling and group education related to chronic disease is preferred, candidates who have recently concluded their internship and are Registered Dietitians will be considered. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred or commitment to obtain within 2 years as necessary.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered Dietitian (R.D.) Licensed in the State of Delaware. (L.D.N.) LI-EH1