Clinical Dietitian

3 days ago

Waterville, Maine, United States Northern Light Health Full time
Job Summary

This position is accountable for providing nutritional care to hospital patients and nursing home residents through the application of current knowledge in the field of practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for back-up dietitian duties in various areas, including inpatients, Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), MNT Clinic outpatients, and associated Family office practices as assigned.

Key Responsibilities
  • Timely and professional nutrition assessment, evaluation, intervention, recommendations, follow-up, education/counseling, and documentation (MNT) for inpatients, outpatients, residents, and significant others as appropriate.
  • Provide individual and group patient nutritional counseling, teaching, and follow-up in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and outpatients as assigned.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals on the assessment of complex patients.
  • Monitor nutritional screening and evaluate patient tolerance to therapeutic diets when appropriate.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, consult with staff, and communicate effectively.
  • Provide expertise and education to individuals and groups on health topics.
  • Maintain good working relationships with patients, residents, physicians, FNS staff, visitors, and all personnel.
  • Perform clinical nutrition-related duties in the absence of the Director, Diabetes & Nutrition Wellness.
  • Comply with organization Hand Hygiene Standards.
  • Adhere to organization Standards of Behavior.
  • Perform all other duties assigned.
Competencies and Skills
  • Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.
  • Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments, and rules of conduct.
  • Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and cooperation.
  • Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task.
  • Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks, and writes appropriately, using clear language.
  • Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions.
  • Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results, and behaviors.
  • Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally.
  • Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help.
  • Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors.
  • Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
  • Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet, and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Credentials
  • Required Dietitian
Education
  • Required Bachelor's Degree
Working Conditions
  • Work with computers, typing, reading, or writing.
  • Lifting, moving, and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Prolonged periods of walking.

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