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Nutritionist | Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN US
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Nutritionist for a 13-week contract assignment for a facility in Columbus, IN.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the coordination of nutrition care, including nutrition assessment and recommendation, communication with other members of the interdisciplinary care team, education of patients and families when determined appropriate, and documentation in the patient medical record. Nutrition Care is delivered in a variety of settings including inpatient units, inpatient classes, outpatient clinics and classes, scheduled individual outpatient visits, community presentations and programs. The customers of the position include inpatients, outpatients, patients’ families, physician office staff, physicians, and community members. Ages of customers range from infants to the elderly. The position participates in the Clinical RD Team and the Food and Nutrition Services department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Works under the direction of Chief Clinical Dietitian to provide individual nutrition consultation to patients.
- Organizes and plans for individual consultations, including preparation of educational materials.
- Maintains required records, including nutrition consultation and history forms.
- Documents all nutrition care provided to inpatients electronically via Epic.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with Manager, Chief Clinical Dietitian, physician office staff, and clients.
- Coordinates nutrition information to physician offices and community.
- Teaches Diabetic classes to inpatient and outpatient clients.
Position Details
Work Setting: Hospital
Job Type: Local Contract
Length: 13 weeks
Target Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 8-hr days; no call, no weekends, no holidays
Weekly Hours: 40
Pay Rate: $51.00 hr.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics