What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at CommonSpirit Health?
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*
As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends & counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with the general patient population, as well as with patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II o Clinical Nutrition Director.
*Job Requirements*
Minimum
The Rose de Lima Campus, a 10-bed hospital in Henderson, offers emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and limited inpatient care, serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay. As the community's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years. As Henderson and Las Vegas continue to grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, with more than 3,400 team members, remains committed to the Sisters' mission of serving those in need. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, encompassing over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members and 400 care centers across 22 states. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable care, especially for the underserved.
*Pay Range*
$29.51 - $43.89 /hour
As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends & counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with the general patient population, as well as with patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II o Clinical Nutrition Director.
- Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition-related diagnosis when indicated.
- Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher levels of care.Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s).
- Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute toward overall patient care.
- Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate.
- Updates plan of care as necessary. Follow up with patients as needed.
- Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
- Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing of trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, interns, etc.), maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service.
- Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.),
*Job Requirements*
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics).
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) must be obtained within 3 months of hire. Until registration is obtained, documentation in a patient’s medical record must be signed off on by a dietitian that is registered and licensed (if applicable).
- State Licensure:NV - within 3 months
The Rose de Lima Campus, a 10-bed hospital in Henderson, offers emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and limited inpatient care, serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay. As the community's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years. As Henderson and Las Vegas continue to grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, with more than 3,400 team members, remains committed to the Sisters' mission of serving those in need. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, encompassing over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members and 400 care centers across 22 states. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable care, especially for the underserved.
*Pay Range*
$29.51 - $43.89 /hour
Salary : $30 - $44