Clinical Dietitian

Job Details

Job Summary

• Provides exceptional patient care to both our inpatient and outpatient population.
• The clinical dietitian will be involved with patients presenting with, but not limited to, Diabetes, Cancer, CHF, Wounds, and Renal Failure.
• They will be cross-trained in all areas of the hospital, including our Inpatient units, LTACH unit, and Outpatient Cancer Care Center.
• Experience is preferred in these areas, but not required.
• Position will be weekdays and some Saturdays.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are required.
  
  

Job Specific Core Competencies

• Assesses, documents, and treats Inpatient and Outpatient population based on nutrition needs.
• Performs nutrition education with Inpatient and Outpatient population as needed.
• Adheres to Professional Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics.
• Completes appropriate CEUs to maintain both Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency requirements.
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination of nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients.
• This includes completion of nutritional screenings and assessments and monitoring of EN, PN, and diets to assure adequate hydration and nutrition.
• Provides education to inpatients and outpatients based on their needs and the orders of physicians.
• Provides community education and has an active role in the Quality Improvement process of the hospital and department.
• Relates to staff and various persons of all ages including neonatal, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics as served by the department.
• Demonstrates courtesy, effectiveness and discretion in dealing with team members, hospital associates, patients and the public.
• Maintains required level of continuing education for related professional licensure and certification.
• Qualifications:
• BS degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registered with Commission of Dietetic Registration or RD Eligible (Must pass exam within 6 months of hire).
• Certified in State of Indiana.
  

Expected Behaviors

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, coordinate and prioritize job functions and complete them in a timely manner.
• Exhibit tact in working with people.
• Ability to present clinical information in a manner understandable to patients.
• Demonstrate ability to inspire confidence and behave in a professional manner when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital staff.
• Communicate clearly using both written and oral instruction in English.
• Is AIDET w/Promise trained.
  
  

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Registered Dietitian (RD) and completion of 75 hours of continuing education in each 5-year certificate period.

Additional Licensure/Credential Requirements

• B.S. degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• CD-Certified Dietitian in the State of Indiana.
• 30 hours continuing education in a 2-year period.
  
  

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory

Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

• Internship or similar approved program.
• As per industry standards
• Employer Name:Hancock Health