Dietitian - FT - Days - Bariatrics

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

Provides state of the art nutrition assessment, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and general diabetes self-management education (DSME) in a variety of settings, to patients and their families/care-partners, helping to optimize their bariatrics needs. Participates in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and/or reviewing the work of others. Has direct responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient centered diabetes education program at Bariatrics Clinic/Satellite offices. Collaborates with other educations in identifying the needs, developing and providing clinical programs and services. Promotes and disseminates quality diabetes and nutrition information to professionals and the public following established Clinic Division guidelines. Participates in case management and patient care planning and goal setting.

Responsibilities:

• • Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
  • Work directly with the Staff to develop and implement clinical/education programs that service patient needs. This includes determining market and patient expectations/needs and developing programs collaboratively with other staff.
  • Works in conjunction with clinical and support staff to ensure all patients are properly cleared for surgery
  • Assess patient nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Determines risk levels/needs and provide written nutritional evaluation for each surgical candidate pre-and post-operatively
  • Develops and teaches classes to surgical candidates meeting nutritional objectives as prescribed by surgeons including counseling on proper nutritional intake and food preparation pre-and post-operatively
  • Attend appropriate practice committee meetings to remain involved and active member of clinical and educational staff. Actively participate in patient case management and goal setting.
  • Participates in quality control/quality improvement activities within one’s scope of practice that promotes quality service.
  • Participates in the development, updating and revision of educational materials, and participates in educational seminars and support groups as needed.
• • Provides ongoing nutritional counseling regarding implementation of weight loss strategies as prescribed by surgeons and/or metabolic physician.
• • Provide state of the art nutrition assessment and education. Applies accepted standards of care and education adopted by the practice as indicated to patients and their families/care-partners to help optimize nutritional management.
• • Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation in all areas, meeting standards and providing needed information for clinic and department evaluation and actions. Provides dietary assessment and plan summary for medical record as needed.
• • Demonstrates ability to incorporate current research and practice into educational materials, protocols, policy and procedures, and participates in research projects as required/requested.
• • Evaluate and assess patient’s management and education needs, self-care behaviors, and obstacles to successful implementation of recommendations in a variety of settings.
• • Develop individualized education and management plans to include appropriate follow-up.
• • Provide formal training on nutrition and weight management and risk factor reduction.
• • Provide management consultation in person and over the phone to patients/care - providers according to policy and procedures.
• • Coordinate consultations and referrals and facilitate communication between patient and providers as needed.
• • Measure and documents through written tests and/or verbal demonstration, patients understanding of information taught.
• • Coordinates and participates in case management, including community referrals and establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships with hospital personnel.
• • Maintains professional registration and certification and state licensure
• • Stays up to date on current thought and research in obesity and bariatric and metabolic surgery and behavior change strategies by attending conferences, reading relevant literature, and using Internet resources as available ensuring that practice Education Services as well as one’s professional services are consistent with the provision of state-of-the-art care. Remains current in teaching learning principles and utilizes a variety of education delivery options.
• • Contributes to Center goals for outreach and increased visibility by maintaining active involvement in professional organizations (such as contributing to newsletters and articles, delivering lectures, and contributing to development and implementation of workshops.)
• • Review daily schedule and revise as needed
• • Performs pre and post op assessments for gastric balloon procedure
• • Assist MD with incoming residents completing their BMI rotation
• • Work with assigned team-members to organize annual BMI Events
• • Meet with vitamin representatives and place monthly vitamin order
• • Assist with management of social media accounts and participate in local marketing events (radio interviews, newspaper articles, etc.)
• • Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES :

(Chain-of-command)

Practice Manager 2. Practice Administrator 3. Chief Ambulatory Officer

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program, which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.