Clinical Dietitian - Long Term Care

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others in an empowering and supportive work environment? Join our growing and well-respected community health system and be part of a culture where interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, where your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution!

Schedule: Days, with on-call requirements

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Five weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed, and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued, and your successes celebrated.

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website 

Main Functions:

• Works collaboratively with a team of Clinical Dietitians to provide comprehensive nutrition care in the long-term care setting.
• Develops and implements individualized nutritional care plans for residents.
• Documents all aspects of nutrition care using standardized documentation.
• Demonstrates the CARES values at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing
• Develops and implements individual care plans for long-term care residents
• Provides on-going nutritional assessments, monitoring, evaluating and education to residents and families
• Integrates evidenced based research in the education, practice and management of residents
• Responsible for timely and pertinent documentation of long-term care avenues as directed by department policies and procedures, professional judgment, provider orders and staff recommendations
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of residents’ protected health information and adherence to institutional safety practices
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to that of residents, staff, and the health system
• Compliant with all regulatory requirements included but not limited to requirements by JCAHO, DOH, HIPPA, and OSHA
• Maintains expertise by pursing pertinent continuing education opportunities
• Addresses questions and concerns of residents and families and health professionals in accordance with evidence-based nutrition practice and critical thinking and assessment skills
• Effectively communicates nutrition plans and rationale to team members both verbally and in the medical record
• Participation in avenue specific, disease specific interdisciplinary rounds
• Serves as a liaison between residents, avenues and food service staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in accredited nutrition & dietetics or related field
• Completion of Dietetic Internship or ASCEND approved Graduate Program
• Registry Eligible Dietician required. Must pass RD exam within 6 months of hire date.
• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a healthcare setting as a Dietitian or Diet Technician preferred.
• CD-N optional

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply