Registered Dietitian - FNS

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing clinical nutrition services including nutritional assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention support and consultation to patients and families. This position assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops, implements, evaluates, and documents care plans along with consistently contributing to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure patient outcomes. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources. Reports department leadership

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses the nutritional status of patients through accurate and timely documentation in medical records using parameters such as anthropomorphic measurements, nutrition-focused physical assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.

Provides necessary consultation and teaching to participants, families, and the health team on nutrition.

Utilizes physician-referring practitioner-driven protocols or other facility-specific processes to implement, initiate or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions and to manage nutrition support therapies.

Maintains standards of professional nutritional care and incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.

Facilitates and participates in providing educational programs which include but not limited to lifestyle classes, and community, professional and lay audience learning events.

Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable.

Assists with menu planning based on diets relevant to their specialty areas in collaboration with the food service management team.

Visits patients in assigned nursing unit(s).

Identifies opportunities for and contributes to the improvement of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Ensures compliance with Department of Health, state, and federal nutrition regulations and standards while upholding organizational standards.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and / or Certifications

Registered Dietitian status granted by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Specialty certification required when applicable.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required and eligible examinations or certifications related to the role. The selected candidate must obtain and provide proof of passing these examinations within six (6) months of the date of hire. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Preferred Licenses and / or Certifications

• None preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or closely related field from an American Dietetic Association accredited program at an accredited college or university required.

Must provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript from an accredited program, college, or university at time of hire.

Continuous re-certification and / or maintenance of licensures, certifications / designations, training, educational and application requirements is required during employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two or more years of progressively more responsible experience with group and individual nutrition counseling among children and adolescents preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of nutrition principles.

Solid knowledge of dietary guidelines, dietary practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions.

Ability to translate the science of nutrition into everyday information about food

Working knowledge in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures of the department and organization.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, health team members and others.

Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills necessary to capture the attention and engage an audience of diverse range of people.

Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative with the ability to anticipate outcomes.

Motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities, problem solve and able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Ability to travel and accommodate scheduled evening and weekend hours to provide services within the health system and community to meet the population identified needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.