Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

POSITION TITLE: Registered Dietitian Specialist

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Dietary Manager

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Nursing Officer

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

We are seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide our patients with comprehensive advice on matters of dietary improvement and well-being through assessment, evaluation, recommendation, and monitoring of patient nutrition. As an expert in food and nutrition, the Dietitian will be responsible for developing dietary plans, assessment / management of the nutritional needs of our patients, and providing nutritional health advice.

The primary function of the Dietitian is to support the Dietary Manager by working as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team reviewing patient care and treatment plans and then utilizing their knowledge of nutrition and food to help individuals improve their health through dietary management, assess for compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to dietary services provided in both inpatient and outpatient services. Proactively educate staff as well as monitor and report compliance data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Admissions/Discharges/Transfers: Evaluate a patient’s nutritional needs based on their health, age, weight and communicate with other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care related to dietary requirements / needs.
• Daily Activities-Initial Assessments: Assess, develop and implement customized meal plans for patients based on their preferences, health history, dietary restrictions, and provider care orders.
• Daily Activities-Ongoing Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of meal plans, making changes as necessary.
• Daily Activities-Evidence Based Practice Management: Conduct research on the latest nutritional science findings, stay current on trends and developments, and make recommendations through hospital and medical staff committees as appropriate.
• Recordkeeping: Maintains appropriate records within the Dietary Department and documents appropriately within all patient record keeping systems (paper and EMR) to include patient progress, dietary intake and other diet related treatment plan assessments and outcomes.
• Training: Provide patient, staff and provider in-service training and education about nutrition and the impacts of diet on overall health and well-being.
• Compliance/Regulatory Reporting: Create/present compliance and regulatory reports as assigned.
• QAPI: Prepare/submit monthly dietary reports to-from the hospital’s QAPI committee.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

• Current license as a Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Bachelors of Science (BSc) in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, required
• Maintain continuing education to meet requirements to maintain licensure and certification, required
• Certification in dietetics (RD or RDN) or equivalent area, required
• Current AHA BLS certification, required and maintain current
• Management of Assaultive Behavior to be obtained within 60 days of hire, required

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two (2) or more years, experience in an acute health care setting, required
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care service delivery systems and quality improvement practices
• Ability to apply and interpret compliance and regulatory standards
• Strong understanding of throughput processes, facilitators and barriers in healthcare systems
• Familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities
• Knowledge of medical record-keeping requirements
• Ability to effectively facilitate various QA/Risk processes, includes but not limited to RCA, FMEA, etc.
• Knowledge of CMS, TJC, CDPH (Title 22), OSHA, and other applicable healthcare regulations related to infection control

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to cope well with stress and have a strong sense of compassion.
• Sensitivity and willingness to interact with people of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and possesses skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: See details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of 1 hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $45