Clinical Dietician - Inpatient, Marion & Mansfield

OhioHealth

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time casual, as-needed, day-shift position providing coverage for dieticians on planned time off at Mansfield Hospital and Marion General Hospital. Additional system-wide coverage may be requested. The role uses evidence-based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk, identify nutrition needs, develop parenteral and enteral feeding regimens, create and implement nutrition protocols, and provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. The dietician participates in quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary interactions, education, and committees. The position provides age-appropriate nutrition assessment and care planning, coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and monitors patient response to medical nutrition therapy. It includes direct patient care as well as indirect activities such as documentation and team education. The role supports research, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and development of nutrition-related department resources. The position is part of OhioHealth's Nutrition Services Clinical department and is based at Mansfield Hospital and Marion General Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least one year of experience required.
Registered, licensed dietitian with at least two years of acute-care experience required; must achieve the Registered Dietitian credential within six months of hire.
A limited permit is required if the Registered Dietitian credential has not been obtained at the time of hire.
Effective time management, organization, self-direction, and teamwork skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills; ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone, and to use language services as needed.
Ability to think critically, work independently, perform basic math and statistical functions, manage multiple assignments, compose written material, work under pressure, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
Ability to organize technical work; plan, solve problems, analyze, document, present, and prioritize; interpret data, processes, and needs based on limited information; define problems and solutions; make recommendations; and manage time and implement objectives effectively.
Ability to use pertinent medical data to develop and implement nutrition plans of care.
Ability to calculate calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, and enteral or parenteral formulations for selected individuals.
Basic computer skills.
Ohio dietetics licensure and applicable credentials or permits are identified: Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure, Ohio Limited Permit, and Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Nice To Haves

For certain assignments, an advanced degree and/or certification such as CNSD, CDE, or CNCP may be desired.
For certain assignments, at least two years of acute-care experience focused on the assigned specialty may be desired.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patient nutrition risk using age-appropriate standards, validated assessment tools, and nutrition-focused physical assessments; document nutrition-related diagnoses when indicated.
Develop and provide age-appropriate nutrition plans of care for patients and families in accordance with professional standards.
Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other healthcare professionals and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care-planning sessions.
Plan, implement, and adapt nutrition care plans to physician orders and patients’ age- and disease-specific needs, including feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
Monitor and evaluate patient response to medical nutrition therapy, using specific goals and changing the plan when indicated.
Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers, adapting methods to learning styles and communication needs.
Educate and train interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns; foster teamwork and strategies for innovative programs and clinical and financial outcomes.
Support quality improvement, research, and outcome studies; identify and communicate opportunities for waste reduction and service improvement.
Document accurately and completely, including appropriate use of order-writing privileges in the electronic medical record.
Stay current with research and other practice methods and incorporate relevant developments into programs and services.
Support development and revision of nutrition-related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
Participate in evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
Comply with regulatory standards and facility confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-rights policies.
Attend departmental meetings, team-development activities, and professional programs as appropriate.
Serve as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and/or committees.
Ensure national program standards are met and maintained for applicable certified or recognized programs.
Review research and peer-reviewed publications and practice recommendations and modify practice as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Allocate approximately 80% of work to direct patient care and 20% to indirect patient care activities.