Clinical Dietitian

3 months ago

Omaha, United States Methodist Health System Full time
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center
Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Typical schedule for this position would be during the days of Mon-Fri between the hours of 8a-4:30p. This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.

Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates a comprehensive nutritional services program for the cancer center.

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions

1. Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Nutritional Services Program for the Cancer Center.
  • Develops a process for patient assessment for nutritional consults.
  • Implements the identified process.
  • Maintains the process and seeks ways to improve.
  • Evaluates the process and makes necessary changes to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Works collaboratively with Methodist Cancer Center's Multidisciplinary Team to develop this program.
2. Develops the Nutrition Services overall department program.
  • Develops goals, creates a vision.
  • Develops a marketing plan.
3. Provides nutrition education to patients and caregivers to facilitate compliance with the policy for Oncology nutrition Services at MECC.
  • Nutrition education for Oncology patients complies with referrals and meets accepted standards for care.
  • Acts as a credible resource to the physicians and staff of Methodist Cancer Center.
4. Participates in ongoing review and revision of nutrition education to provide updated resources for all clinical care using current research and published professional standards.
  • Evaluates and utilizes evidence-based, peer reviewed educational materials for patients, staff, and community.
  • Additional educational resources are researched, reviewed and utilized appropriately.
  • Community education for clients, families and staff supports improved patient outcomes.
5. Utilizing basic assessment data, individual will plan integrated nutritional intervention for patients to maximize status per approved standards of care.
  • Consults nationally developed evidence based practice guidelines (AND's Oncology MNT Evidence-Based Guides for Practice) for appropriate values and interventions.
  • Integrates best available research with clinical/managerial expertise and client values.
6. Patient satisfaction is our primary goal.
  • Written and verbal commendations from clients and staff convey excellence in patient care.
  • Performance Improvement is measured and reported to Cancer Committee and/or Service Executive.
  • Proactive in developing quality improvements/quality assurance protocols as they relate to nutrition and healthcare.
7. Works collaboratively and professionally with others, in particular the Methodist Cancer Center and Methodist Hospital departments.
  • Participates in RD system in-services meetings/processes as applicable.
  • Assesses the need for change and adapts accordingly.
  • Proactively seeks ways to improve interdepartmental relationships to ultimately improve patient outcomes.
8. Nutrition Ambassador with Harper's Hope.
  • Participates as Nutrition Ambassador for Harper's Hope Program.
  • Works collaboratively and professionally with other Harper's Hope Ambassadors and other support staff.
  • Assists in the development, implementations and evaluation of Harper's Hope comprehensive cancer survivor-ship services and programs.
9. Promotes a culture of safety.
  • Assures compliance with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Monitors on an ongoing basis environmental safety issues and appropriate interventions.
  • Assures completion and follow-up on Variance Reports and Patient/Family concerns.
  • Participates in identification, analysis, reduction and evaluation of risk issues.
  • Reports issues/trends to Service Executive.
Schedule:

Typical schedule for this position would be during the days of Mon-Fri between the hours of 8a-4:30p. This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.

Job Description:
Job Requirements

Education
  • Bachelors of Science (BS) in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
  • Master's Degree in Dietetics preferred.
Experience
  • 2 years clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum, required.
  • Prefer 2 years or 2,000 hours of practice experience as Registered Dietitian (RD) in oncology specialty area within the last 5 years.
  • Experience in health promotion and program development is required.
  • Experience in working with media and nutrition writing preferred.
License/Certifications
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/CDR required.
  • Requires licensure with the State of Nebraska and maintain biannually.
  • Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) required.
  • Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Must demonstrate competency in mathematics skills and medical terminology.
Physical Requirements

Weight Demands
  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
  • Not necessary for the position (0%):
    • Climbing
    • Crawling
    • Kneeling
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
    • Balancing
    • Carrying
    • Crouching
    • Lifting
    • Pulling/Pushing
    • Sitting
    • Stooping/bending
    • Twisting
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
    • Distinguish colors
    • Grasping
    • Keyboarding/typing
    • Reaching
    • Repetitive Motions
    • Speaking/talking
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
    • Hearing
    • Seeing/Visual
    • Standing
    • Walking
Job Hazards
  • Not Related:
    • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
    • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
    • Explosives (pressurized gas)
    • Electrical Shock/Static
    • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
    • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
    • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
  • Rare (1%-33%):
    • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
    • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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