Nutrition Specialist
3 weeks ago
Registered Dietitian
Department:
Dietary
Reports To:
Assistant Chief Nursing Office
Status:
Part-Time, Exempt
Position Purpose:
Kahuku Medical Center seeks a skilled Registered Dietitian to promote healthy eating habits and coordinate nutritional care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dietetics and excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will work closely with the medical team to ensure patients receive personalized nutrition care plans and education. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions:
Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
Document patient information and treatment plans in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborate with the medical team to ensure patients receive comprehensive care.
Review and modify patient meal selections as needed, and communicate with the Dietary Department and providers.
Promote healthy eating habits and provide education to patients and staff on nutrition-related topics.
Provide information to the medical team on patients' nutritional needs and treatment plans.
Assist with discharge planning and ensure patients receive necessary nutrition care before leaving the hospital.Job Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Registered Dietitian in the state of Hawaii required.
One year's experience in dietetic work in a hospital setting required.
Certified diabetes educator preferred.
Two (2) years' experience in dietetic work preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the Standards of Practice outlined by the American Dietetic Association.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Waling and standing are required occasionally.
Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.
It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Pay Range:
$40.07 per hour
