Title: Clinical Dietician 1 Outpatient
Department Org: Clinical Dieticians - 109770
Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 7:30 am End Time: 5:30 pm
Posted Salary: $26.42-$33.36 per hour
Float: True
Rotate: False
On Call: True
Travel: True
Weekend/Holiday: True
Job Description:
This position will focus on outpatient nutrition counseling on a variety of diagnoses, included but not limited to: diabetes, ESRD, malnutrition, nutrition support, weight loss/management, GI-related, etc. This position may also provide some inpatient coverage.
The clinical dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of in-patients and out-patients. Duties include assessment of nutrition status, development of care plans, follow up, education, and nutrition related order writing privileges. Clinical Dietitian will assure appropriate and continual care of patients through verbal communication with members of the health care team as well as written documentation in the medical record. Care provided is tailored to patient needs including learning needs, age-specific and addresses cultural/religious considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition with completion of dietetic internship. Master’s degree and membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Completion and maintenance of registration as a dietitian as provided for by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Will accept eligibility to complete Registration provided it is completed within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed in state of Ohio to practice dietetics as provided by the Ohio Board of Dietetics.
• One year work experience in hospital setting as RD, LD preferred. Specialty certification in nutrition support, renal, oncology, gerontology or diabetes education desirable.
• Demonstrates competency in the nutritional care of patients including age specific, learning and cultural/religious needs.
• Adheres to the standards of professional practice as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
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