Adult Inpatient Clinical Dietitian- Part-time

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

15d•$58,490 - $96,491•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Senior Clinical Dietitians Specialists and the Clinical Nutrition Director/Supervisor, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and departmental standards of practice, the Adult Inpatient Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional care to hospital patients throughout Brown University Health. The dietitian interviews patients and/or family members and reviews electronic health records to assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition plans of care. They monitor and evaluate nutrition-related indicators and outcomes to assess progress toward desired results and determine whether interventions should continue or be revised. The dietitian documents patient progress and updates nutrition plans in the electronic health record, and directs support personnel in the assigned work area as needed. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors of Instill Trust and Value Differences, and Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or a related concentration from a US-accredited college or university approved by ACEND.
Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program and successful completion of the national Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); registration-eligible applicants must document a scheduled examination date.
Rhode Island Dietitian/Nutritionist license, to be obtained within three months of hire; proof of license application must be submitted upon employment.
Registration-eligible applicants must have proof of a Rhode Island Department of Health Dietitian/Nutritionist Graduate Practice license before starting and must pass the CDR examination and obtain an LDN license within three months of hire.
Unlicensed dietitians’ notes must be cosigned by a licensed registered dietitian until licensure is obtained.
Thorough understanding of nutrition principles applied to human physiology in adult and pediatric disease states.
Thorough knowledge of the nutrition care process and nutritional values of foods and food groups.
Analytical ability to identify overt and potential nutritional problems.
Ability to develop nutritional plans of care.
Ability to communicate nutrition education through formal and informal channels.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Administrative ability to direct and coordinate delivery of quality nutrition care in assigned areas of responsibility.
Maintain Commission on Dietetic Registration credentials through 75 hours of continuing education every five years and Rhode Island LDN through 20 hours of continuing education every two years.
Ability to resolve patient food service satisfaction issues through knowledge of patient service operations; training is provided on the job.
Proficient computer skills in MS Word.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian.
Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and relevant practice groups such as the Medical Nutrition Practice Group (MNPG) or Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG) is preferred.
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses accurate and relevant data and information to identify nutrition-related problems.
Assesses personal, medical, family, and psychosocial/social history, including current and past information.
Assesses anthropometric indicators, comparisons to reference data, and individual patterns and history.
Assesses laboratory profiles, medical tests, and procedures relevant to nutrition care.
Obtains, assesses, and reassesses findings from the Nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE).
Obtains, assesses, and reassesses food and nutrition-related history, including intake and administration, medications and supplements, nutrition knowledge and beliefs, readiness to change, actions affecting nutrition goals, and food security.
Uses reference data and standards to estimate nutrient needs and recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns.
Collects and reviews data documented by dietetic technicians, other health care practitioners, patients, and staff that affect nutrition and health status.
Uses collected data to identify possible problem areas and determine nutrition diagnoses.
Re-evaluates and revises nutrition diagnoses in accordance with department standards of care.
Bases interventions and plans of care on available research and evidence, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices.
Documents nutrition care plans in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and electronic health records, and monitors nutritional status, updating the Plan of Care according to departmental standards.
Participates in discharge planning by evaluating patients’ conditions from a nutritional perspective and recommending measures to enhance readiness for discharge.
Provides individual and group nutrition education to inpatient and outpatient patients and prepares patients and families for continued care at home.
Provides nutrition education to physicians and other health care professionals through seminars and workshops, including professional peer groups in the community.
Represents Food & Nutrition Services at interdisciplinary meetings.
Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and department customer service programs in support of department and hospital mission, vision, and goals.
Participates in department quality improvement programs and financial and productivity measures as requested.
May participate in community and media programs.
Directs support personnel in the assigned work area as needed.