Registered Dietitian, Per Diem-(3294657)
Description
Summary
Ensure that quality nutritional care is provided to all patients in a timely manner according to established screening and assessment standards.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on patients’ nutrition status, and patient / family education needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the implementation of nutrition support.Document appropriate nutrition information in the medical record.
Key Responsibilities
- New patients are screened and assessed through patient interview, referral information and medical records and within established timeframe.
- Nutrition care plan is developed and implemented in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with established standards.
- Documentation is up to date and complies with department standards.
- Diet orders are edited in accordance with the clinical privileges granted by the credentialing committee.
- Nutrition support plan is developed and implemented to progress patient toward established goals.
- Follow up care is provided per established standards of care.
- Patient and family counsel and education is provided to meet their level of understanding and prescribed diet regimen.
- Food / nutrition expertise is provided to interdisciplinary team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
- Discharge planning assistance is provided including referrals for post discharge nutritional care, communication with outpatient dietician and / or home healthcare companies to ensure a smooth transition of care.
- Nutrition consultation for patients is completed within established timeframes.
- Patient’s compliance with diet plan is monitored.
- Liaison services are provided between food service and nutrition to ensure the meal service is efficient and in compliance with diet order.
- Clinical preceptor duties are carried out per established guidelines.
- Quality improvement efforts are participated in to meet department goals.
- Enteral formulary review assistance is provided to ensure that essential products and availability reflect consideration of current clinical practice and cost containment.
- Guidelines and therapeutic references relevant to nutrition care are updated to reflect industry best practices.
- Additional work activities are carried out to meet stated expectations.
- PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education / Degree
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Food Services Management required.
Experience
Required
Preferred
Minimum 1 year clinical nutrition experience.
Licensure
Required
- Current registration or registration-eligible member of the American Dietetic Association.
- Current Massachusetts licensure.
Skills
Required
- Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
- Maintain variable work schedule to provide patient care as needed. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
- Computer proficiency required.Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Preferred
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.