Clinical Dietitian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with patients and the clinical team to deliver tailored nutrition recommendations that enhance patient recovery.

• Provide patients and their families with practical dietary advice.

• Ensure completion of nutrition consults by the day following the request and document the completion in the EMR.

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients at SJRMC and SJRRH identified as being at nutritional risk within two days and record findings in the EMR.

• Reassess and document care plans for patients at nutritional risk at least within one week of the initial assessment and as required.

• Offer nutrition education to both inpatients and outpatients at SJRMC, SJRRH, and the Cancer Center.

• Design and deliver nutrition classes aimed at patients, healthcare providers, and graduate nursing students.

• Record patient education activities in the EMR within 24 hours of service delivery.

• Provide outpatient medical nutrition therapy and ensure documentation is sent to provider offices within one week.

• Develop and present community nutrition topics, coordinating with marketing as necessary.

• Attend committee meetings, update the clinical team on progress, and serve as an educational resource for staff.

• Engage in clinical and information technology projects and support staff training initiatives.

• Respond promptly to phone inquiries and return messages within 24 hours.

• Participate in department in-services and meetings, and contribute to QA/PI programs when assigned.

• Uphold SJRMC Service Standards: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.

• Registered Dietitian credentials.

• State of New Mexico licensure.

• Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Self-motivated.

• Strong prioritization skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to instruct and mentor staff.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Current CDR registration and state licensure maintenance.

• Completion of all annual HealthStream modules.

• Requirement for extensive walking, sitting, and standing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Part-time employment status.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Maintenance of current CDR registration and state licensure.

• Access to department in-services and meetings.

• Involvement in QA/PI programs when assigned.