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.
- The Duke University Health System offers career advancement through a clinical ladder program.
- Duties and Responsibilities of this Level Level I Duties and responsibilities may include providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.
- Evaluating, interpreting, monitoring and documenting the nutritional status and nutritional needs of hospitalized patients and out patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Requirements
- at this Level 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.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Duke Careers in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian Adult Inpatient at Duke Careers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
This Clinical Nutrition position at Duke Careers is open to dietitian candidates.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nutrition Assessment, Care Planning, Monitoring, Education, Counseling, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Interpreting, Documenting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves coordinating all phases of nutrition care for hospitalized and outpatient patients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling, while adhering to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include writing diet/nutrition orders, functioning as part of th...
Benefits package: $5,000 commitment bonus, Clinical ladder program, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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