Registered Dietitian

www.renfrewcenter.com

Clinical Dietitian

07/01/2024

 As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

- Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
- Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conduct group nutrition discussions 
- Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including: medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns
- Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
- Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations
- Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
- Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures
- Participates in development and updates of patient cycle menu
- Manages inventory and food ordering/restocking for weekly food orders
- Communicates effectively with other departments to provide the high-quality patient care
- Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients protected health information
- Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities
- Utilizes supervisory feedback to improve performance
- Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients
- Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to program, during course of treatment as needed, and upon discharge from program
- Performs Quality Improvement activities
- Performs other duties as assigned Strongly preferred Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and up to date continuing education credits

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics required; Graduate degree preferred

Minimum of 2-3 years nutrition counseling experience preferred

Experience with eating disorder population preferred jking@renfrewcenter.com