FAQs
What is the main responsibility of a Dietetic Intern at Atrium Health Cleveland?
The main responsibility of a Dietetic Intern at Atrium Health Cleveland is to provide clinical nutrition services under the supervision of a licensed/registered dietitian nutritionist, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with screening, evaluation, and education of patients.
What educational background is required for this internship position?
A Bachelor's Degree with enrollment in a dietetic internship is required.
Are interns expected to complete documentation, and what does it include?
Yes, interns are expected to complete all required documentation, which includes nutritional care plans, assessments, nutrient intake analyses, and patient education in the patient's medical record and on all required documentation tools.
What are the physical requirements for the Dietetic Intern position?
The physical requirements include the ability to see objects closely and far away, discriminate color, hear normal sounds amidst background noise, lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally, and perform various motor skills.
Will the intern have opportunities for training and mentoring others?
Yes, the intern will have opportunities to orient, mentor, and train Food Service team members as applicable and may also provide/develop periodic in-services on selected topics to nutrition services staff.
What happens after the intern completes the internship?
Once the intern completes the internship and is verified as registry eligible, they become eligible to apply for any open dietitian/nutritionist positions at Atrium Health.
How often will the intern monitor patients’ progress?
The intern will monitor patients' progress continuously through the evaluation of dietary intake, laboratory reports, and documentation review.
Is there a requirement for presenting educational materials?
Yes, the intern is responsible for utilizing appropriate education materials for specific patient populations within the area of documented competency.
Do Dietetic Interns at Atrium Health Cleveland have to assist with Food and Nutrition Services?
Yes, Dietetic Interns assist in monitoring Food and Nutrition Services associates' activities to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction.
What type of patients will the intern be working with?
The intern will be working with patients who require medical nutrition therapy, and they will screen and evaluate the nutritional status of these patients.