Clinical dietitian per diem

2 months ago


Bethlehem, United States St. Luke's Hospital Full time


St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality outpatient nutritional care and diabetes education. This includes, but is not limited to assessments, care planning, monitoring, and diet counseling/ instructions for patients/families. RD will make appropriate recommendations to physicians. Assessments will be documented in the electronic medical record or on the network paper nutrition assessment form. Diabetes Education will be provided in both individual and group settings. Other duties may include outpatient counseling, research, teaching, or community service. Implements/conducts professional and business practices to uphold St. Luke’s University Health Network mission and values.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

  • Refer to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to evaluate individual skills and competencies for providing care to individuals.  Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, appropriate to the population served.

  • Acquires additional on-the-job skills and engages in tailored continuing education to further enhance knowledge and skills obtained with formal education. Obtains technical training and professional interaction for advancement and expanding breadth of competence.

  • Independently works to prioritize and provide routine medical nutrition therapy according to theoretical concepts and established evidence-based standards of care.

  • Provides diabetes education within the outpatient setting through individual, group, and community programs.

  • Coordinates activities with providers and community partners. 

  • Performs duties in support of and in compliance with customer satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement plans, and licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

  • Precepts dietetic interns and actively participates in department area projects. May suggest projects and outcome studies and participate in the data collection.  

  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team such as in rounds, individual consultation, and formal/informal teaching.  

  • Participates in community activities.  

  • Actively seeks solutions to problems/systems/issues.  

  • Completes assigned Performance Improvement Activities

  • Maintains confidentiality of all information/materials handles within the network/ entity as well as proper release of information.

  • Complies with network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety, and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

  • Provides outstanding customer service. Demonstrates/models the network’s service excellence standards of performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

  • Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.

  • Is flexible to cover network initiatives as needed.

  • Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:  

Sitting for up to five (5) hours per day, one (1) hour at a time.  Standing for up to two (2) hours per day, at one (1) hour at a time.  Walking for one (1) hour per day, ten (10) minutes at a time.  Frequent use of fingers in operation of computer.  Frequent writing, twisting and turning with whole hands.  Rare lifting of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds.  Rarely stooping, bending or reaching above shoulder level.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to normal vision and frequent use of color computer monitor.  

EDUCATION:  


Active dietetic registration through Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) plus Dietetic Internship (DI)  accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and for Pennsylvania:  

PA state license maintained through PA state nursing board.   

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Active dietetic registration, and for Pennsylvania:  PA state license maintained through PA state nursing board.   
 

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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