Clinical Dietitian

Overview:

Performs duties in compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Contributing member of the interdisciplinary team in establishing and implementing the interdisciplinary care plan.

Responsibilities:

Job duties specific to this position:

• Complies with all State and Federal safety, health and sanitary regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with providers, residents and participants to develop nutritional plans of care.
• Completes initial nutritional evaluations of residents/participants, assesses and monitors nutritional risk.
• Reviews P.O. intakes, lab results, residents/participants, charts/med history.
• Addresses acute clinical situations, lab results, or social changes in a resident's or participant’s status, as they arise.
• Reviews and revises nutritional care plans and schedules as needed.
• Coordinates changes in nutritional care planning with staff, MDs, nurses, food service, etc and makes regular follow-ups.
• Makes recommendations to providers regarding orders, monitoring and tolerance for enteral and parenteral nutrition. Completes follow up assessments monthly or when indicated.
• Assists and guides Diet Technicians with lab evaluations, diet planning, and care planning for residents.
• Assesses all residents/participants with identified pressure ulcers and completes follow up assessments monthly until healed.
• Educates residents, participants, and family regarding prescribed diet and nutrition plan of care. Provides written materials to families, residents/participants, and/or caregivers, when appropriate. Assesses compliance and understanding of diet restrictions.
• Assists in menu planning and recipe analysis. Communicates resident's and participant's comments regarding meal acceptance.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, surveys, audits and correction plans.
• Responsible for the training and orientation of newly employed staff and newly employed Dietetic Technicians and Clinical Dietitians. Leads training for staff members on nutrition related topics.
• Keeps abreast of necessary developments in the field of gerontological nutrition and conveys this knowledge through nutrition education programs for participants and staff.
• Acts as preceptor to dietetic students from area colleges/universities.
• Assumes responsibilities of the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor in their absence (when applicable). Assumes responsibility for staff consultation in the absence of the Dietetic Technician.

Qualifications:

• Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting desired. Long-term care or outpatient experience preferred.
• Completion of a dietetic internship.
• B.A. or B.S. in dietetics from an AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic institution, required.
• Current registration or registry eligible.
• Able to effectively assess residents or participants’ nutritional needs and establish plans of nutritional care.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Pay Range $36 - $40 / hour
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!