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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Community Registered Dietitian

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeCleveland, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or master's degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related area from an accredited college is required.
  • Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
  • Active certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is required.
  • A current license in the state of employment as a Licensed Dietitian is required.
  • Completion of Foodbank orientation and Fresh Track training is required.
  • Current ServSafe training is required, or it must be completed at the start of the position.
  • Some placements may require a valid state driver's license.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in customer relations with diverse patient and cultural populations is required.
  • The role requires walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and bending for varied periods while on duty.
  • The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds and unloading food boxes.
  • Occasional driving to the Food Bank and associated pantries is required.
  • Compliance with Standard Precautions and use of personal protective equipment as required for procedures is required.
  • Annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
  • Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate services for ambulatory clients identified as food insecure by the Hunger Vital Signs or another designated screening tool and referred for services.
  • Connect clients with chronic disease and limited access to food in their communities to the hospital's designated Food Pantry.
  • Oversee food pantry inventory and maintenance and ensure compliance with hospital, accreditation-body, and regional foodbank requirements.
  • Provide nutrition education to individuals and groups, evaluate achievement of client or family learning objectives, and provide follow-up aligned with patient goals, referring patients to outpatient nutrition therapy when needed.
  • Consider cultural, ethical, and religious values when collaborating with individuals.
  • Identify or create pantry educational materials for review by the CHN Education committee, covering cooking, shopping and reading labels, meal planning on a budget, basic nutrition for overall health and chronic disease, food safety, and recipes based on pantry contents when appropriate.
  • Use the Nutrition Manager as a resource.
  • Ensure care is delivered in accordance with the state practice act and maintain accountability for proper use of patients' protected health information.
  • Coordinate food provision for clients with other healthcare professionals involved in discharge planning.
  • Oversee or consult with additional regional locations and personnel as needed.
  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert on food insecurity and chronic disease, representing the health system in the local community.
  • Participate in and implement nutrition research studies and communicate findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
  • Serve as a nutrition resource to medical staff and allied health personnel; conduct staff in-services and educational presentations; assist in educating dietetic students and interns; and plan learning experiences.
  • Represent the hospital at community events to educate and advocate about food insecurity and its impact on chronic health conditions.
  • Promote food and monetary donations for the pantry using internal and external communication tools within Marketing guidelines.
  • Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, projects, community projects, and education as assigned.
  • Maintain working relationships with regional foodbank management, offices that refer clients to the pantry, and community resources used by the pantry.
  • Oversee daily functions of the hospital pantry and associated sub-pantries, including personnel supervision, food safety, record keeping, stock maintenance and management, and distribution of nutrition materials; use the Fresh Track intake system.
  • Manage reporting, tracking, and sharing of relevant information with appropriate groups.
  • Coordinate communications about transportation options, future campus visits, pantry hours, and potential help with bagging groceries and transporting groceries to clients' vehicles.
  • Replenish inventory by ordering from the Foodbank through the Primarius ordering system, coordinate community and internal food donations, track orders, coordinate Foodbank deliveries to the pantry, and deliver food to approved off-site locations.
  • Coordinate or supervise support staff and volunteers who assist with basic pantry functions and upkeep.
  • Follow the health system's influenza prevention program.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a Dietitian is preferred.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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