Adult Clinical Dietitian

Title: Adult Clinical Dietitian

Location:

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID

2025-34894

Position Category

Food/Nutrition

Position Type

Relief/Flex/Resource

Job Type

AFSCME union represented

Department

Clinical Nutrition Services

Salary Range

$39.89 - $54.78

FTE

0.00

Schedule

Variable, includes weekends and holiday rotation

Hours

Variable

HR Mission

Healthcare

Drug Testable

Yes

Department Overview

The purpose of the adult dietitian is to provide scientifically based, comprehensive nutrition care and education

for the adult patients at OHSU according to the nutrition care process; to promote healing and aid in the

prevention of infection/complications. The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (assessment,

treatment, education) to patients in all areas of adult care.

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for the comprehensive nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation of OHSU patients. Assessments are developed from defined clinical criteria/data and are documented in the patient's medical record. Develops nutrition care plans to manage nutrition care for disease states, prevent complications, reduce morbidity and mortality due to malnutrition or change in feeding modality. Monitors progress of patients on implemented nutrition plans.

• Develops and provides nutrition education for patients to be discharged to home, to a care facility, or a home health agency on a specialized nutrition program or enteral feeding

• Communicates patient nutrition needs and progress to the health care team through charted progress notes, participation in patient care conferences and patient discharge planning rounds, as well as individual consults with team members, home health agencies, care providers, etc

• Develops education experiences, acts as a preceptor to interns. Evaluates intern's competency. Presents didactic presentations to dietetic interns in area of specialty.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with specialization in dietetics, nutrition, institution management, or a closely-related field and completion of a pre-planned professional experience in dietetics at a facility approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Oregon

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Must be proficient in the nutrition care process
• Must be able to determine the nutrient requirements of the adult inpatient to ensure adequate nutrient intake and/or replacement of nutrients loss secondary to medical condition;
• determine the nutrient make-up of patients meal patterns and medications (dosage and timing) that affect nutrient and/or drug bioavailablity;
• determine malnutrition and recommend and administer medical nutrition therapy to improve digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients;
• make recommendations concerning adjustment of some medications that relate to nutrition, in order to promote increased well-being of the patient, maintenance of acceptable blood chemistries, increased bioavailability of drugs, decreased hospitalization days, and cost-effectiveness of regimens.
• Must complete annual age specific competency training and post test.
• Must be proficient in Nutrition Focused Physical Exam. Must comply with OHSU competency based independent order writing policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Nutrition or related field
• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care facility
• Possesss Certification consistent with Clinical Dietitian for Specialist Classification, Washington Certification (CD) for ambulatory care may be required within 6 months.

Additional Details

Day Shift Mon - Fri; Weekend and holiday rotation; Shares office with >10 dietitians/dietetic technician registered, may have opportunity for hybrid/telework, position does require on campus presence.