Clinical Dietitian

Position #: 2500035L
Position: Clinical Dietitian
UH Facility: Portage Medical Center
Shift: Days
Status: Part-time
Work Days of Week: M-F

City: Ravenna

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ABOUT US

At University Hospitals, everything we do is focused on helping patients and their families achieve optimal health, realize improved quality of life, and get back to what’s most important in their lives.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where the best allied health professionals and support staff can learn, grow and make a real, positive impact on all those we serve. An allied health career with University Hospitals provides the opportunity for you to Be the Difference.

Join Us and Be the difference in Advancing the Science of Health and the Art of Compassion.

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Hours

Part Time 24hrs
Day Shift

Location: Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH

What You Will Do

Delivering Effective Nutrition Care
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Communication & Education

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)

Work Experience

3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required proficiency)
Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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LOCATION

UH Portage Medical Center

UH Portage Medical Center offers an array of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical specialties to the residents of Portage County, including a Level 3 trauma center.

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It is the policy of University Hospitals to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions or other conditions of employment are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in accordance with Federal and Ohio law. A qualified individual with a disability will be considered for employment on the same basis as non- disabled applicants if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job sought, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without imposing a direct threat to the health or safety of others or him/herself. EEO is the Law

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