Clinical Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Port Orchard, Washington, United States PO SNF Operations LLC Full time
Position Overview

Job Title: Registered Dietitian

Employment Type: Part-Time/PRN

Compensation: $45.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Facility: Avamere Rehab of Ridgemont

Role Summary

The primary responsibility of the Registered Dietitian is to deliver medical nutrition therapy tailored to patient objectives and clinical conditions. This role also involves regular collaboration with the nutrition and foodservice director through systematic nutrition quality assurance evaluations, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for all patients utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation. Tailor care to meet the unique needs of diverse populations.
  • Perform routine Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations and nutrition interviews to evaluate the suitability of therapeutic diets.
  • Develop and assess enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions, providing recommendations as necessary.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and modify plans as clinically warranted to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Engage in facility Nutrition At Risk (NAR) meetings to evaluate individuals at higher risk who require ongoing interdisciplinary team assessments.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Maintain regular communication with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) through meetings and other preferred communication methods. Organize and announce departmental meeting schedules as needed.
  • Complete administrative tasks, including necessary documentation, reports, and nutrition quality assurance audits, to ensure compliance with dietary department policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the food service director to ensure that food service staff adhere to safe and sanitary practices while providing meals as prescribed.
  • Deliver nutrition-related training sessions as requested.
  • Review and approve facility menus bi-annually to ensure nutritional adequacy in line with the diet manual, including approving substitutions as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident and facility information, reporting any suspected violations to the Supervisor.
  • Safeguard resident's protected health information and report any suspected breaches to the Administrator.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols established at the facility.
Qualifications

Education and Credentials:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, along with completion of an accredited dietetic internship.
  • Current registration as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), including ongoing continuing education.

Experience:

  • A minimum of one year of experience in clinical dietetics within a healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively, functioning independently and making informed decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Reliable transportation is required to reach the facility under varying weather conditions.

PO SNF Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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