Clinical Dietitian Bariatric Surgery Willoughby

2 weeks ago

Chardon, United States University Hospitals Full time

This position possesses competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. The Dietitian will work with both pre-operative and post-operative Bariatric Surgery patients seeking weight loss. This is a rewarding role, where the dietitian will guide patients during their weight loss journey.

Duties Include:

  • Provide nutrition counseling and medical weight loss education to preoperative surgery patients.
  • Perform pre-operative nutrition assessments at patients initial appointment. The initial appointment includes: gathering medical and weight history, discussing weight loss attempts in the past, recording patients current food recall, addressing challenges and barriers and determine the patients motivation to make appropriate diet and behavior changes
  • Provide medical nutrition therapy to non-surgical weight loss patients, including paraoesophageal hernia patients.
  • Conduct dietary education sessions in group settings.
  • Instruct patients on specific post-surgery diet stages (liquids, pureed foods, soft foods)
  • Provide education on protein and vitamin/mineral supplementation after Bariatric Surgery.
  • Complete dietary discharge teaching to all surgery patients over at the hospital along with providing handout discharge instructions.
  • Conduct social support groups and present on different nutrition topics.
  • Create new bariatric friendly recipes and meal plans for patients to try.
  • Update and create new education material/handouts as appropriate.
  • Create content for quarterly newsletters and waiting room bulletin boards.
  • Delivering Effective Nutrition Care
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Communication & Education
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Qualifications:
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)
Work Experience
  • 3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required proficiency)
  • Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
  • Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
  • Analytical skills to assess patient's condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
  • Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio Upon Hire (Required)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire (Required)
  • Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%

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