Clinical Dietitian
Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, United States
Benefit Statement
At Tenet Healthcare, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work‑life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary
Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services, the role conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. The assessment includes evaluation of patients medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurement, lab values, diet history, age‑specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive and motivation. Nutrition Care Plans are developed and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multi‑disciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech‑language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Records nutrition assessment in patient records using DMC approved documentation.
Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds as well as providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics.
Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns and participates in the education of dietetic interns by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.
Participates in research projects and nutrition related programs.
Works with outside agencies to obtain ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.
Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement and provides input on improving processes and ways to provide high quality patient care.
Inventory and orders office and tube feeding supplies.
Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provision of optimal nutritional food service to patients; follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen.
Formulates special recipes or plans to meet specific needs of patients.
Promotes guest relations, maintaining good customer service and assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner.
Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies. Programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registrar eligible, passing the registry exam within 6 months of completion of internship.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.
Facility Description
DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai‑Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai‑Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Additional information available at
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify .
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job:
Food Services/Dietary
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Day
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At Tenet Healthcare, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work‑life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary
Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services, the role conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. The assessment includes evaluation of patients medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurement, lab values, diet history, age‑specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive and motivation. Nutrition Care Plans are developed and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multi‑disciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech‑language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Records nutrition assessment in patient records using DMC approved documentation.
Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds as well as providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics.
Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns and participates in the education of dietetic interns by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.
Participates in research projects and nutrition related programs.
Works with outside agencies to obtain ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.
Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement and provides input on improving processes and ways to provide high quality patient care.
Inventory and orders office and tube feeding supplies.
Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provision of optimal nutritional food service to patients; follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen.
Formulates special recipes or plans to meet specific needs of patients.
Promotes guest relations, maintaining good customer service and assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner.
Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies. Programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registrar eligible, passing the registry exam within 6 months of completion of internship.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.
Facility Description
DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai‑Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai‑Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Additional information available at
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify .
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job:
Food Services/Dietary
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Day
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