What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at St. Charles Health System?
The Registered Dietitian 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 either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both.
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.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Leads or assists in approved quality improvement projects or participates in an active committee.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Supports training and development of co-workers and when precepting interns.
Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Complete competency checklist annually.
Present on 1 case study per year.
Complete 15 CEU’s per calendar year.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
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: N/A
Preferred: N/A
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 either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both.
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.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Leads or assists in approved quality improvement projects or participates in an active committee.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Supports training and development of co-workers and when precepting interns.
Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Complete competency checklist annually.
Present on 1 case study per year.
Complete 15 CEU’s per calendar year.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
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: N/A
Preferred: N/A