Per Diem Dietitian

2 months ago

San Francisco, United States Chinese Hospital Full time
About This Role

Department

Food and Nutrition Services

Reports to

Food and Nutrition Services Manager

Type

Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Requisition #

12586

Position Summary

Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians' diagnoses, and the standards established by the hospital and the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) department. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk. Responsible for all clinical dietetic functions, including nutritional assessments, dietary treatment plans, goals, progress updates, follow-up evaluations, diet instructions, and food and drug interaction (DFI) instructions. Supervises dietetic services personnel. Performs assigned administrative duties in the absence of the FNS manager as needed. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Provides support to members of the FNS Team and Patient Care Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs and conducts therapeutic programs for patients in conjunction with the standards established by the hospital.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide nutritional care appropriate to the age, growth and development of patients.
  • Reviews trayline reports, utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to correctly screen and prioritize all patients at nutritional risks.
  • Develops "Daily Patient worksheet" according to level assignments and various dietary functions.
  • Completes all daily workload on "Daily Patient Worksheet."
  • Records all pertinent information in the EHR regarding the patients' nutritional assessments, treatment/care plans, goals, progress updates, follow-up evaluations and diet and DFI instructions. Observes medical record documentation guidelines.
  • Updates and maintains all patient nutritional records and transcribes all pertinent information onto the patients' profile cards.
  • Consults other health care professionals and incorporate patients' nutritional plans into their overall care plan.
  • Provides diet instruction to identified patients and/or families.
  • Performs calorie count to assess oral nutrient intakes of identified patients.
  • Inventories and orders nutritional products as needed.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use all basic food service equipment.
  • Trains and supervises dietary personnel in the provision of accurate trays to all patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
  • Practices safe and injury free work habit, including proper lifting procedure.
  • Assists in the development and monitoring of FNS Department's performance improvement program.
  • Welcome and greet patients
  • Perform all clerical duties required to complete patient Check-in/Check-out
  • Respond to telephone, emails and in-personal inquiries from patients and other parities
  • Register patients and schedule appointments by using our EMR system
  • Scan, file, and organize patient records into the EMR system
  • Make reminder calls to patients prior to their appointments
  • Performs insurance verification and eligibility checks
  • Assure appropriate referrals and authorizations are completed prior to patient visits
  • Obtain medical records if needed
  • Collect and document payments for services
  • Collect patient satisfactions Surveys
  • Organize and keep patient waiting areas neat and clutter-free
  • Follows Hospital and Department policies and procedures at all times, including but not limited to: Administrative Manual, Environment of Care, Human Resources, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethics, etc.
  • Attend, actively participate and complete in-services, training classes, mandatory classes, seminars/workshops, staff meetings, exercises and drills; reads all department communication and assigned materials.
  • Customer Service - Provides excellent customer service and shows compassion to all patients, visitors and co-workers. Seeks feedback to ensure all needs are met. Anticipates and recognizes the concerns of others, even if those concerns are not openly expressed.
  • Communication -- Keeps manager and team informed of progress, problems, development and plans. Gets along and interacts positively with co-workers and others.
  • Accepts and performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required
• Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese (or Toisan) and English, both verbally and in writing
• Current certification as a Registered Dietitian in the state of California, and evidence of continuing professional education to maintain registration
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health screen requirements

Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous clinical experience in acute hospital preferred

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen.
He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage,
clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read
schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment
Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $38.28 - $49.95 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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