Clinical Dietitian - Adult Inpatient

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Clinical Dietitian - Adult Inpatient in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

## DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within our Nutrition services.

There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Duties and Responsibilities of each Level: Level I Providie nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.

Requirements

Education Level I, II, III Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.

Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Experience Level I One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.

Level II and Level III At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification.

Work Schedule**

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Clinical Dietitian - Adult Inpatient.

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentCare planningMedical nutrition therapyPatient counselingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary team collaborationEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionOncology nutritionDiabetes managementWeight managementSurgical preparationRegulatory compliancePreceptingCritical thinking

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Position Insights

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at Duke is open to dietitian candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nutrition assessment, Care planning, Medical nutrition therapy, Patient counseling, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and counseling for hospitalized patients. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits package: Commitment bonus, Relocation assistance, Career growth opportunities, Clinical ladder program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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