Clinical Dietitian

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Job description

Clinical Dietician

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is more than an award-winning health system. Founded in 1972, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is a 56-bed, nonprofit hospital located in Clinton, Missouri. We provide whole-person care to our family, friends and neighbors. We pride ourselves on our patient centered care, while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. Our Mission Statement "To provide exceptional healthcare with friendliness and compassion" pertains not only to our patients, but also to our visitors and employees. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Bring your knowledge and experience to a new career, backed by a system that will take you further. Staff at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare practice in superior settings with high safety standards and access to unparalleled support. Our diverse group of nursing professionals demonstrate a strong commitment to practicing excellence every day - they are a group of dedicated health care professionals that you will come to trust like family.

Qualifications and Skills:

Licensed Dietitian (L.D.) (Required)

. Bachelor's Degree (Required) (Major in Food and Nutrition-preferred)

. Registered Dietitian (R.D.) (Required)

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, teamwork and collaborative skills

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential

Provides innovative ideas and is able to train others using creative client-centered methods

. Reading writing, and development of instructional age/culture specific materials, ability to assess nutritional status.

. Ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to organize and prioritize, ability to handle details with ease

. Ability to interview others, good use of medical terminology, current driver's license, instructional and communication skills

Benefits:
Full Benefits including

Health, dental, vision and retirement benefits

Company paid life insurance

Generous employee discounts

Excellent compensation

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the optimal nutritional care of all our clients following the American Dietetic Association's Nutrition Care Process model. Works closely with the Call Center Associates and Room Service Hospitality staff for optimal customer service. The Clinical Dietitian communicates the client's nutritional needs/status to health care professionals and serves as the nutrition expert on hospital's interdisciplinary health care teams. This position is responsible to ensure that department nutrition policies, modified diet menus and standards are followed so that the department provides quality food, service, and nutrition at a destination '10' level. Takes necessary actions (including coaching/ counseling/training, supervising or evaluating) to support our destination-10 culture; to meet our department goals; to have adequate staffing coverage; and to meet the nutritional needs of the patients we serve. Performs needed quality audits/checks, including patient rounding and other D-10 reports. Keeps abreast with industry nutrition standards. May assume the duties of the call center associate. Serves as relief for our Outpatient Dietitian serving Home Health, Diabetes Skills and Self-Management, Cardiac Rehab and Out-Patient Medical Nutrition Therapy services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
Dietetics
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: In person

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