FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Dietetic Intern at Atrium Health Cleveland, working on a PRN (as-needed) basis.
What are the main responsibilities of the Dietetic Intern?
The Dietetic Intern provides clinical nutrition services including screening, evaluation, and education of patients, monitoring and implementing medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and completing necessary documentation.
What qualifications are required to apply for the Dietetic Intern position?
A Bachelor's Degree with enrollment in a dietetic internship is required, along with being placed with Atrium Health and working on fulfilling the required competencies.
Is supervision required for this internship?
Yes, the Dietetic Intern provides services under the supervision of a licensed/registered dietitian nutritionist.
What physical requirements are expected for this position?
The position requires the ability to see objects closely and far away, hear normal sounds with background noise, lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less, and perform various motor skills and movements such as reaching, climbing stairs, and grasping.
Can the Dietetic Intern develop educational materials?
Yes, the Dietetic Intern utilizes appropriate educational materials for specific patient populations within their area of documented competency and may also provide or develop periodic in-services for nutrition services staff.
What happens after completing the dietetic internship?
After completing the internship and being verified as registry eligible, the intern is eligible to apply for any open dietitian/nutritionist positions at Atrium Health.
Will the Dietetic Intern interact with Food and Nutrition Services associates?
Yes, the Dietetic Intern assists in monitoring the activities of Food and Nutrition Services associates to ensure standards of excellence for customer satisfaction are met.
Are there opportunities for training or mentoring in this role?
Yes, the Dietetic Intern may orient, mentor, and train Food Service team members as applicable.
What is the purpose of screening and evaluating nutritional status in patients?
The purpose is to utilize current scientific literature and methodology to develop and monitor effective medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients assigned.