Job Summary
The role involves providing outpatient nutrition counseling, assessing the nutritional requirements of patients, and formulating as well as overseeing personalized care plans. Additionally, the professional will have the responsibility of educating both patients and their families, while also planning and implementing corporate wellness initiatives and community programs. Documentation of outcomes is crucial, along with contributions to ongoing professional growth and enhancements in performance.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient nutrition counseling to patients.
- Assess the nutritional needs of individuals.
- Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about nutrition.
- Plan and deliver corporate wellness programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Document patient outcomes and progress.
- Contribute to professional development and continuous performance improvements.
Qualifications
- A degree in dietetics or completion of an accredited dietetics program, including internship.
- Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Current dietetics license in Ohio or Kentucky.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition principles.
- Proficiency in assessment and care-planning strategies.
- Effective communication and education skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities alongside problem-solving, decision-making, time-management, and leadership skills.
- Clinical experience is preferred.
The Christ Hospital Health Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
