Registered Dietitian
Corewell Health
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintains records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.
- Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at least 4 hours every 60 days.
- Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.
- Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.
- Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
- Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.
- May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Preferred Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional. Required
- Required
- CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration 120 Days required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association SH Lakeland Homecare 30 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross SH Lakeland Homecare 30 Days required
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently