Clinical Dietician - Full Time - Days

Seeking a full-time Clinical Dietician to support our Dietary department at Northwest Medical Center, located on 6200 N La Cholla Blvd.

Day Shift:

Work weekends (schedule to be determined) on a rotating schedule and alternate holidays. We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. If you are someone with acute care experience or looking to work in a high paced environment and willing to learn custom TPN and is familiar with

A.S.P.E.N.

Guidelines, please apply.

• What we

Offer:

• + Competitive Pay + Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Extended Illness Bank (EIB) + Matching 401(k) + Opportunities for Career Advancement + Rewards & Recognition Programs + Exclusive Discounts and Perks
• Job Summary
• The Clinical Dietitian evaluates, implements, and improves patient nutritional care by managing physician-ordered therapeutic diets, providing nutrition education, and contributing to patient satisfaction initiatives. This role collaborates with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and ensures compliance with clinical nutrition standards and policies.
• Essential Functions
• + Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments using information from medical records, patient interviews, families, and healthcare professionals.

+ Develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates their effectiveness, and revises them as needed to support optimal patient outcomes. + Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. + Educates patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition-related topics through individual consultations, group classes, and community presentations. + Participates in healthcare team meetings to discuss patient care needs and collaborate on treatment plans. + Serves as a resource for medical staff, nursing services, and other departments by providing expertise in clinical nutrition. + Assists with menu planning and portion specifications to ensure compliance with therapeutic diet requirements. + Monitors patient meal acceptance, conducts unit rounds as needed, and addresses concerns to enhance patient satisfaction. + Revises and maintains policies and procedures related to clinical nutrition to ensure quality and compliance with current standards. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards.

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required + 0-2 years of clinical dietetics experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• + Strong understanding of clinical nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and regulatory requirements.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. + Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans. + Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems. + Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently. + Commitment to professional growth and staying current with advancements in nutrition science.

• Licenses and Certifications
• + REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered required
• State Specific Requirements
• +

Arizona:

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification within six (6) months of hire date required.

Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.