Typical pay range: $26.27 - $36.12 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Registered Dietitian Tier 1 REPORTS TO POSITION: Nutrition and Diabetes Manager DEPARTMENT: Nutrition and Diabetes DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 30, 2017 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Department provides services in the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Registered Dietitian Tier 1 at St. Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Assesses patients’ nutritional needs and implements and monitors appropriate nutrition care plan in a variety of inpatient settings. Works closely with healthcare providers, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care for all patients. Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations. Provides individual and group nutrition education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Complete competency checklist annually. Performs nutritional assessment using age appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated. Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription. Participates and assists in a variety of quality improvement projects. Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Complete 1 clinical practice requirements per year, listed separately. Complete 15 CEU’s per calendar year. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship. Preferred: Master’s degree LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification within 3 months of being hired with St. Charles Health System. Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification EXPERIENCE Required: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. Preferred: NA PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: General: Communication/Interpersonal: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and external customers/clients/potential employees Strong team working and collaborative skills Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs Ability to manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies and achieve expected results Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Organizational: Ability to multi-task and work independently Attention to detail Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills Mathematical Skills: Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations. Performs intermediate to advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation). Language Skills: Read, write, speak and understand English. Computer: Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office. Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL’s. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation. Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation. Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds. Exposure to Elemental Factors Occasionally (25%): Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers. Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP . Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: DIETITIAN Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: varies St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. 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