Dietitian

Dietitian -Pipeline Position

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing nutritional care and therapy to patients of all ages at CCAD. This position is also responsible for performing assessments of individuals nutritional needs and recommending goal-oriented interventions.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct patient care (e.g., nutrition assessment, reassessment and education) using medical nutrition therapy.

Provides counseling services to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management.

Implements nutritional care plans for patients, reassesses plan for effectiveness as appropriate and utilizes appropriate documentation.

Recommends and pends changes for diet orders and initiates intake assessments.

Creates and revises educational materials on medical nutrition therapy related to disease management.

Provides consultation and guidance in nutritional management and diet counseling to patients, physicians, nurses and other CCAD personnel

Serves as an integral part of the health care team, making evidence-based recommendations, serving as a resource for nutrition-related matters and training residents, nurses and other team members

Monitors the nutrition care of patients

Individualizes patient care efforts to prevent and treat diseases through nutrition therapy

Delegates tasks to the dietetic technician and maintains accountability for care provided to patients as assigned by the department

Represents CCAD on nutrition related matters

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:

ESSENTIAL: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program is required

PREFERRED: Master's degree in relevant clinical field is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years experience as clinical dietitian in an acute care facility is required

For UAE Nationals: Upon completion of an internship

Certification and Licensure:

Current national license is required

Professional Membership:

PREFERRED: Active member of a nutrition society of Association is preferred

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of nutrition assessments, patient care plans and best practices

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Ability to effectively use electronic communication tools

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English

Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred