Registered Dietician

Shift - 9 AM - 5 PM
Pay - $45/hr. - $50/hr.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under general direction of Director of Clinical Nutrition Services. To provide and evaluate nutritional care services to patients on assigned units. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in all activities as a member of the health care team. Under adminustrative direction, participates in and/or organizes, plans and/or directs the operation of the dietary service.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, to assure the highest quality of nutritional care to patients. Obtains medical and nutrition histories, and other pertinent information to complete timely documentation in patients medical record such as, nutritional assessments, re-assessments and discharge plans. Provides nutritional counseling, diet instructions and food/drug interaction instructions as necessary. Explains diet based upon patients needs to patient, family members and/or significant others and monitors tolerance to diet. Participates in interdisciplinary rounding/discharge planning and other appropriate patient care meetings. Consults with physicians and other health care faculty members as necessary. Conducts rounds at meal time to observe patient food intake and provides them with nutrition information, which will enable them to make nutritionally balanced food choices; submits meal round reports in a timely manner. Teaches nutrition classes as needed to patients, employees, students and health care team members. Reports problems to immediate supervisor and recommends ways to improve nutritional services. Establishes rapport with all members of the health care team and within the department in order to assure good public relations and quality nutritional care to patients. Attends dietitians meetings, nutrition committee meetings and weekly departmental huddles as scheduled. Participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance activities including Productivity Reports, as assigned. Completes accurate Productivity Reports at end of shift daily. Assists in orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of nutrition students, Dietitian I, II and III. Maintains continuing education in nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service management and related areas as appropriate in order to update current knowledge and skills in the practice of dietetics and performance of assigned duties. Performs other related duties as required. May conduct nutrition classes, as a representative of the department and also be involved in community health fairs. Adheres to all infection control policies and procedures. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as related to patients and environment (kitchen). Participates in department and area-specific in-services/continuing education requirements. May relieve in all areas/units as assigned. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisors defined above.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Electronic Nutrition Care Manual, food composition tables, electronic medical records, assessment forms, calculators, clinical nutrition worksheet, related reference and research publications, computers, and electronic mail.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (see Corporate Job Description)
Bachelor's or advance degree with a major in food and nutrition, food administration, or institutional management, from an accredited college or university (or the equivalent). AND... Is registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A minimum of one year of professional dietetic experience in a clinical setting is desirable. Demonstrates knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutrition Care Process. Proficient in MS word and experience with electronic medical record. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak English fluently. Ability to speak Spanish and/or French/Haitian Creole, preferred.

Additional Comments
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development and coordination of ongoing quality assurance program. Implements performance indicators and pursues corrective remedies to ensure strict adherence to established standards. Participates in menu planning. Directs and supervises the work of Dietitians, diet clerks, food service supervisors, cooks and helpers in the department. Maintains liaison with community organization relating to nutrition education and/or information. Supervises the scheduling of personnel and assignments, ensuring adequate coverage. Ensures their full compliance with prescribed clinical standards. Plans and/or supervises staff orientation and in-service educational programs. Reviews and modifies menu plans submitted by subordinate dietary staff. Assists in the supervision of the selection and inventory control of foods, supplies and equipment. Conducts staff conferences and participates in the implementation of new and/or revised policies, procedures and regulations that are consistent with dietary practices established by the facility, State Health Code and/or other regulatory agencies. Participates in the evaluation of the food service and preparation of audit by regulatory agencies. Assists in directing the issuance of food and supplies to various dietary units. Maintains records and writes reports. The employee clearly executes the A.I.D.E.T. methodology (Acknowledgment, Introduction, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) while interacting with patient/guest and other hospital personnel. The employee clearly execute the CARES behaviors (Consistent, Accountable, Respectful, Excellent, Safe) in their daily routine while working their tour. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED: APTITUDE: Verbal ability to comprehend dietetic practices, principles and theories, to communicate with medical personnel and staff. To explain dietetic restrictions on the medical basis for dietetic restrictions to patients. NUMERICAL ABILITY: Required to complete dietetic values of food and to work with dietetic chemical formulas. Ability to calculate anthropometrics, weight status/changes, and nutritional needs. TEMPERATMENT: Empathy to patient care; ability to work with other personnel; well organized; conscientious and dependable. Demonstrates understanding of Dietary Guidelines and Medical Nutrition therapy. Applies clinical nutrition knowledge in order to evaluate and provide nutrition as well as assess nutritional status of patients with varied medical problems. Communicates effectively with patients of varying education and ethnic backgrounds. Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals. Documents interventions according to department clinical standards. Interprets pertinent lab, physical and social data in medical records. Is able to develop nutrition education materials, plans, programs, and implements nutritional education in different clinical settings. Demonstrates food organizational skills.

Skills:
Minimal one year of experience required.
Two years of experience preferred

Schedule Start Date:
02/17/2025

Schedule Start Date:
02/17/2025

Schedule Hours Per Week:
40.00

Schedule Hours Per Day:
8.00

Schedule Days Per Week:
5.00