A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
On-Site, Coldwater, MI Job Summary Uses knowledge of dietetics to assess, evaluate, make recommendations, establish, and implement individual nutrition care plans appropriate for all types of patients. Provides nutrition education in both individual and group settings for all aspects of normal and/or therapeutic nutrition. In addition, it provides consultation and education to the staff individually or in groups. Assists in supervising Food Service operations. 25-30 hours/week and r otates on-call weekends and holidays. Assists in the Diet Tech office as assigned.
Education / Licensure
/ Certification Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum with a baccalaureate or master's degree. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements:
Must have the ability to relate with physicians, patients, family members and staff in regard to Food and Nutrition practices, principles and theories. Good communication skills. Special Considerations (Age-Specific requirements) Must know food and nutritional requirements for infants, adolescents, youth, young adults, adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatrics. State of Michigan Dietician License Registered with the Commission of Nutrition and Dietetics Work environment and hazards: Acute patient care environment and/or home care setting with possible exposure to transmittable diseases. Involvement with patients and family members who exhibit stress-related behaviors due to effects of illness. Within patient homes, they may be subject to odors, smoke, unsanitary or poorly maintained conditions, clutter, insect infestation, and temperature extremes. Driving conditions subject to Michigan weather. Contact with food production area.
Work Contact Group:
Patients, families, all hospital departments and physicians.
Special Physical Demands:
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently. Moves equipment and supplies necessary for job function. Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Values Workplace Diversity!
