Inpatient Dietitian

OhioHealth

. Utilize evidence-based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeDublin • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based nutrition care, including the development and implementation of nutrition care plans, patient assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in regulatory compliance, documentation, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

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Registered Dietitian CredentialNutrition AssessmentParenteral and Enteral Feeding RegimensQuality Improvement InitiativesPatient Nutrition Counseling

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Hard Skills

Nutrition Care PlansNutrition ProtocolsNutrition-Focused Physical AssessmentsCalorie Intake CalculationProtein Needs CalculationBody Mass Index CalculationEnteral/Parenteral FormulationData AnalysisDocumentation in Electronic Medical RecordAnalytic Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian CredentialOhio Board of Dietetics Licensure

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based Nutrition CareQuality ImprovementPatient Rights PoliciesInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationAcute Care Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize evidence-based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs
Develop parenteral and enteral feeding regimens
Create and implement nutrition protocols
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees
Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families
Participate in multidisciplinary interaction, rounds, care planning, and education
Perform nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards, validated assessment tools, and nutrition-focused physical assessments
Document nutrition-related diagnoses and patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
Develop, implement, monitor, and adapt nutrition care plans based on physician orders, age, and disease-specific needs
Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Educate patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns
Support quality improvement, research, outcome studies, waste reduction, and service improvements
Evaluate clinical nutrition products and equipment
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, HIPAA, confidentiality, and patient rights policies
Participate in departmental meetings, team development, professional programs, multidisciplinary teams, and committees
Review research and practice recommendations and modify practice as needed
80% direct patient care activities; 20% indirect patient care activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
At least 1 year of experience (Required)
Registered, Licensed Dietitian with at least two or more years' experience in the acute care setting (Required)
Must achieve Registered Dietician credential within 6 months of date of hire
Limited permit required if Registered Dietitian credential has not been obtained at time of hire
Effective time management, organization, self-starter, and team player skills
Excellent analytic, communication, and documentation skills
Able to communicate effectively in English in-person, in writing, and on the telephone; utilize language services as needed
Critical thinking, independent work, basic math and statistical functions, managing multiple assignments, written composition, accuracy, attention to detail, planning, problem solving, analysis, presentation, and organization skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data, processes, and needs based on limited information
Ability to calculate equations for calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, and enteral/parenteral formulation
OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure
RD - Registered Dietician credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time casual (as needed), day shift position
Additional system-wide coverage may be requested