Clinical Dietitian I
About The Position
Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, a faith-based healthcare system with over 70 years of compassionate care. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Dignity Health is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care, with a special focus on serving the poor and underserved. At San Martín, we foster a holistic environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our 147-bed facility in Las Vegas is designed with both patient well-being and employee comfort in mind. You'll work in a modern setting featuring serene spaces like the Rendina Family Healing Garden and a reflective labyrinth. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states, providing opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. If you are passionate about a career where your skills are valued, your compassion is celebrated, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we invite you to explore opportunities at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus. Join our family and continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need, while building a rewarding future for yourself.
Requirements
- Bachelors Other completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) N/A within 90 Days Required or, Registered Dietitian ADA (RD-ADA) N/A within 90 Days, or Registered Dietitian AND (RD-AND) N/A within 90 Days, or Registered Dietitian CDR (RD-CDR) N/A within 90 Days
- Dietitian: Nevada within 90 Days
Responsibilities
- Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
- Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk.
- Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care.
- Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s).
- Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers.
- Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute toward overall patient care.
- Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate.
- Updates plan of care as necessary.
- Follows up with patient as needed.
- Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
- Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.
- Participates in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.), maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service.
- Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
