Registered Dietitian - Campus Health Clinic

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 :