Cortrak Tube Team/Clinical Dietitian Float
Company: OhioHealth
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description We are more than a health system. We are a
belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a
lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide.
We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover
their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and
achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job
Description Summary: Utilize evidence-based medical nutrition
therapy to assess and reassess nutrition risk, malnutrition status,
and identify nutrition needs. Develop and implement nutrition care
plans to support oral and/or parenteral and enteral feeding
regimens. Participate in quality improvement
initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients
and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary and
interdepartmental collaboration and education. Responsibilities And
Duties: Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate
standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition
focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition
related diagnosis when indicated Demonstrate proficiency in
accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing
age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families. Coordinates
nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care
professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care
planning sessions. Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care
plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific
physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding
route, mode, and nutrition prescription. Monitors and evaluates
patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals
and determines change if indicated. Performs patient, family, and
care giver education related to nutritional therapy and
incorporates best method of learning style and communication into
sessions. Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members,
students, and interns. Fosters teamwork and establishes effective
strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal
clinical nutrition and financial outcomes. Supports quality
improvement, research, and outcome studies. Identifies and
communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service
improvements. Documents accurately and completely, including
appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic
medical record. Remains current on research developments and other
methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and
services. Supports the development and revision of nutrition
related department tools, training materials, policies, and
procedures. Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition
products and equipment. Complies with all regulatory standards,
including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to
facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights
policies. Participates in and attends departmental meetings, team
development, and professional programs, as appropriate. Serves as
an active member on multidisciplinary teams and/or committees.
Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained
for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable. Reviews
research/peer-reviewed publications and practice recommendations
and modifies practice as needed. Other duties as assigned. 80%:
Direct patient care activities (i.e., nutrition assessment,
multidisciplinary rounds, etc.) 20%: Indirect patient care
activities (i.e., record keeping, team education sessions, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required)OBDL - Ohio
Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, RD -
Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Additional Job Description: Dietitians who place CorTrak tubes are
required to obtain a CNSC within 1 year of completing CorTrak
training. After CNSC is obtain, job position will be transitioned
to a Sr. Dietitian Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Department Nutrition Services Clinical Join us! if your passion is
to work in a caring environment if you believe that learning is a
life-long process if you strive for excellence and want to be among
the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and
maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local
regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or
applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status,
pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other
characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to
all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship
including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,
compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination,
assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of
employment
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