Clinical Nutritionist

Wheeling Hospital (whh)mid

Healthcare ClinicalNutritionist

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Key Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registration eligible to be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician Nutritionist through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) 2.

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Healthcare ClinicalNutritionist

About the Role

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Applies principles of nutrition in monitoring nutritional status of hospital patients. Assures that appropriate nutrition intervention occurs. Approves definitions of modified diets and patient menus as prescribed by the Medical Staff for patients with therapeutic diet needs. Provides instructions concerning therapeutic diets for patients and family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registration eligible to be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician Nutritionist through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)

2. Must pass registration exam within three (3) years of receiving state provisional license OR within 12 months of hire, whichever is sooner

3. Complete required supervised practice/experience through an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, Graduate Program, OR an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway offered through an ACEND-accredited program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of a dietetic internship.

Responsibilities

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1. Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.
2. Must have basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
3. Basic computer skills required.
4. Concentrated mental activity is required to organize the work.
5. Must be able to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift.
6. Must be able to work Saturdays and some holidays. May need to attend a meeting in the evening on occasion.
7. Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients, family and other members of the medical team in a positive manner

United States of America (Exempt)

635 WH Clinical Dieticians

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.