Nutritionist

VNA Alliance is a community-based, non-profit, Medicare certified home health agency based in Meadville, PA. VNA Alliance currently serves Crawford, Mercer, and portions of Venango county and offers skilled nursing, palliative care, and therapy services. In addition to the mentioned, VNA Alliance offers additional medical services and implemented a Safe at Home program that is a clinical pathway to optimize outcomes in the acute care and home health care setting. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietitian/Nutritionist completes a variety of professional assignments to improve the diet, nutrition and health of the home health patients serviced by the agency. Provides counseling to patients with medical problems affected by nutrition status and nutrition education to patients with a focus on disease.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Clinical Manager

Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in nutrition or its equivalent in education / experience or a bachelor's degree in nutrition with licensure as a registered dietitian; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively: orally and written.
• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of nutritional care and counseling.
• Ability to identify nutrition education needs and to develop an appropriate program to meet the individual patient needs.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

1. Provides nutritional counseling on an individual basis upon referral by clinicians as a part of the clinical Plan of Care
2. Instructs patients, families and health care staff in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principals and food selection and preparation
3. Conducts nutritional screenings/assessments for assigned patients
4. Acts as nutrition resource person on the health care treatment team
5. Plans individual menu for patients to meet nutritional needs
6. Develops and maintains print and non-print educational materials on nutritional topics for use by clinicians and patients
7. Provides in-service educational programs for clinicians on nutritional topics as needed
8. Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
9. Handles general inquiries whether received by phone, mail or in person
10. Performs related work as required

Professional Standards

1. Maintains a professional standard of conduct, always projecting a positive image of the agency

B. Complies with risk management practices

C. Serves as a role model for all staff

1. Adheres to all policies and practices of the agency to maintain established Standards of

Care

Communication

1. Maintains ongoing liaison and communication among the staff
2. Reports to the primary nurse/therapist about the patient situation including:
   1. Problems concerning the patient and how these may be resolved
   2. Changes in patient needs and how these can be met
   3. Patient progress toward goals and functional status
3. Communicates with other health team members to achieve interdisciplinary coordinated care

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks Tuition Reimbursement Program Good Working Conditions Excellent Staffing Ratios Credit Union Vacation, Sick & Personal Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Competitive Wages Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Call-Out Incentive Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance On the job training Employee Assistance Program Education Seminars and In-services Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events) Tax Sheltered Annuities Free Parking Discounted Meal Plans EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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