Registered Dietitian, Inpatient
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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Cary, NC, US
Summary
The clinical dietitian develops and implements nutrition interventions while monitoring patient progress through evidence-based research and physical assessments. They also manage specialized nutrition support, including parenteral and enteral feeding, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Job Description
Overview
The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based research and nutrition focused physical assessments to develop and implement nutrition intervention(s) and monitor and evaluate patient progress in providing medical nutrition therapy. Evaluates the loss of specific muscles and subcutaneous body fat to determine the presence and degree of recommended malnutrition based on characteristics agreed upon by the clinical dietitian staff and management. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of specialized nutrition support (parenteral and enteral) principles and practices, such as electrolyte management. Safely and appropriately orders macro- and micronutrients, fluid, electrolytes and medications (insulin and acid suppression medication) for use in parenteral nutrition solutions and triages issues and concerns of nutrition support patients based on the clinical assessment of the patient. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective for the patient(s). Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient conferences. Safely and appropriately orders therapeutic diets and oral nutrition supplements. Provides food and nutrition-related in-services and education as assigned. Contributes to the development and revision of clinical nutrition policies and procedures.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Dietitian Required Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Required Master's Degree Food and Nutrition Preferred
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Dietitian/Nutritionist Preferred
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
Founded
1961
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
Founded
1961
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
