Dietitian PD

2 months ago

Vineland, United States Inspira Health Network Full time
Job Description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:
  • A bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited college.
  • Completion of ADA approved dietetic internship program.
  • One-year experience in dietetics in an acute care setting is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Registration Eligible.
  • Registration required within 6 months of hire.
Position Responsibilities

Documents all relevant aspects of medical nutrition therapy/assessments in accordance with standards of care per monthly chart audits:
  • Consults are completed within 48 hours of referral.
  • Appropriate risk factor is assigned.
  • Appropriate charting format is used (scorecard).
  • Documentation of food preferences, allergies, & tolerances.
  • Documentation appropriate for age.
  • Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
  • Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies.
Attends 80% of patient, department, and hospital meetings:
  • Patient Care Management Meetings.
  • Committee Meetings.
  • Department In-services.
Educates patients and consumers on nutritional care:
  • Individual, one - on - one education.
  • Group classes.
  • Community speaking engagements.
Monitors menus and prepares diet patterns:
  • In compliance with physician's orders.
  • Timely and accurately.
Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel:
  • Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable.
Assists with care & maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Maintains department records and files:
  • Monthly report.
  • Current professional & accurate patient educational handouts.
  • Accurate and current communication/patient visit log.
Enhances professional growth and development:
  • Attends seminars/lectures for CEU for RD status.
  • Familiar with current literature from professional journals.
Prepares written documentation as required by department:
  • Meal Rounds.
  • Test Trays.

Participates in department in services as assigned.

Meets minimum requirement of 80% score on competency.

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