Clinical Nutrition Specialist

1 week ago


Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Lake Region Hospital Full time


Lake Region Hospital's Nutrition Services Department is actively seeking a full-time Clinical Nutrition Specialist (CNS) to deliver direct patient care.

This role primarily focuses on the outpatient environment, offering medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and diabetes education. The CNS will also provide essential support to the inpatient dietitian as needed. Additional responsibilities may involve offering dietitian services at outreach facilities. Non-patient care tasks will vary and assist in the overall operations of the Nutrition Services Department.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for patient interaction, demonstrating self-direction and compassion while dedicated to enhancing patient health through practical care and education, aligned with established standards.

The CNS will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, alongside fellow Nutrition Services colleagues and dietitians.

The CNS will engage with patients, their families, other healthcare professionals, and the community. Reporting to the Dietitian Supervisor/Diabetes Education Program Coordinator, the CNS will undertake the following key responsibilities: Main Responsibilities:

- Foster a supportive relationship with patients
- Provide diabetes education and dietitian services adhering to national standards of the Diabetes Self-Management & Education (DSME) program
- Collaborate to promote the DSME program among physicians, healthcare providers, and potential patients
- Assist in scheduling and contacting patients
- Assess the nutritional needs of patients
- Develop personalized nutrition plans that support health and recovery
- Initiate and interpret continuous glucose monitoring, aiding patients with diabetes-related technology
- Educate and counsel patients and caregivers utilizing motivational interviewing techniques
- Assist patients in securing insurance coverage for diabetes medications and supplies
- Stay informed about patient assistance programs
- Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives
- Engage in relevant committees and meetings
- Maintain comprehensive records
- Provide back-up support for inpatient dietitian: Participate in patient-care rounds
- Conduct timely nutrition assessments
- Educate and counsel patients/caregivers regarding therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions
- Complete nutrition-focused physical examinations
- Document and communicate malnutrition findings with physicians
- Prescribe supplements to meet patients' nutritional needs
- Determine enteral and parenteral nutrition support requirements
- Communicate with kitchen staff regarding patients' meal orders, supplements, and preferences
- Ensure timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Uphold HIPAA standards
- Adhere to scheduled work hours
- Follow policies and procedures to guarantee safe food provision and optimal nutrition care
- Prioritize patient safety
- Exemplify LRH values in daily work and communication.

Non-Patient Care Responsibilities:
- Analyze menus for nutritional content
- Develop nutrition facts labels
- Lead in-services on nutrition topics
- Engage in public speaking and writing
- Promote national nutrition month and wellness initiatives
- Support department colleagues
- Participate in decisions regarding food and nutrition services.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a rotation every third weekend and holiday.



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