Clinical Dietitian - per diem

Clinical Dietitian - per diem at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to inpatients and outpatients in designated areasprograms. The dietitian completes screenings, assessments, and ongoing monitoring of patients' nutritional care; documenting processes and outcomes according to department and hospital policies. The dietitian provides educationinservices to patients, students, and health care staff, and participate in department and hospital-wide activities pertaining to quality improvement, professional development and community education.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; eligiblilty for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Vermont state certification as a dietitian. The organization requires completion of registration and certification within six months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

Must have experience in providing MNT to acute inpatients whose needs include oral, enteral (via tube) and parenteral nutrition, and in recommending and treating inpatients and outpatients needing diverse oral therapeutic diets. The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. and