Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - St. Mary's Health System

Metz Culinary Management was established in 1994 by entrepreneur John C. Metz as a custom dining management service company with a “Guest First” philosophy serving a variety of market segments, including healthcare, corporate dining, higher education and independent and public school dining. And with the energy and foodservice experience of his son, CEO Jeff Metz, the company continues to expand its footprint and bring innovation to the food service management business.

In fact, Metz Culinary Management currently ranks #15 on Food Management Magazine’s list of the Top 50 Management Companies in the United States.

Our unwavering commitment is to provide restaurant-inspired hospitality for each and every guest. By taking the time to learn the needs of those we serve, Metz Culinary Management provides unsurpassed service that we believe exceeds the needs – and expectations – of everyone we serve.

When you choose Metz Culinary Management you are not only giving your guests a superior dining experience, you are getting the hands-on involvement of our entire company. As a family-owned business, we have had the good fortune to grow into a well-respected regional dining management company while retaining the personal touch our clients expect.

Position Overview/Duties and responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress. The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian spends 75% or more of their time covering Outpatient Nutrition Services at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. A suitable candidate is comfortable and experienced providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to a variety of patient ages and disease states, including but not limited to: Diabetes, Weight Management, Pediatric, Gestational, Geriatric, Gastrointestinal, Eating disorders, Cardiovascular, Renal, and Behavioral disorders.

The Clinical Dietitian also performs business and supervisory functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. The Clinical Dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in team conferences, provides food and nutrition-related in-services, and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies. The Clinical Dietitian also may be involved in community-based nutrition programs, and maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Master’s degree preferred.

Certification/License: Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Licensure as required by state of Maine.

Skills/Abilities:

·        Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.

·        Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.

·        Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.

·        Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.

·        Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians

·        Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.

·        Ability to counsel and educate others. 

·        General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Working Conditions

This role includes a rotation of hourly schedules, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work in a standing or walking position for 20 –50% of the work time. The role requires significant concentration and attention to detail up to 80% of time. 

Salary is based on years of experience.

Working at St. Mary's Health System

• No strict dress code