Registered Dietitian - Campus Health Clinic bei Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University's Campus Health Clinic is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian. The role of this position is to educate and advise clients on a nutritional food plan which is customized according to the medical/health needs of the client.  

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and implementation of unit procedures and work methods. Makes recommendations to improve unit efficiency including recommendations on staff requirements.

• Evaluates patients’ and clients’ nutritional needs according to current health/medical assessment/needs.

• Educates the clients about the effects of nutrients and proper nutrition on health, eating disorders and/or medical conditions.

• Reviews current dietary intake and counsels patients on an optimum nutritional plan.

• Recognizes patterns and relationships between a patient’s medical history and diet to determine ideal nutrition plans.

• Sets clear objectives with clients that can be easily monitored and measured through data.

• Develops meal plans, taking both cost and clients’ preferences into account.

• Evaluates the effects of meal plans and make changes based on feedback and results.

• Promotes better nutrition by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.

• Maintains current knowledge and applicability of nutritional science research and trends.

• Listens to feedback from the patient regarding satisfaction with the nutritional plan and their health progress and responds to improve or adjust accordingly.

• Writes reports to document patient progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field.

• Registered Dietitian certified through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Minimum 2 years of clinical and nutrition related experience.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition support services.

• Experience in Sports Nutrition and/or Eating Disorders a plus.

• Must successfully pass a drug test.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.