Clinical Dietitian II Part Time

Baylor Scott & White Health•Round Rock, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian 2 provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational programs and in service training programs. Participates in multi disciplinary patient rounds and patient case conferences.

Requirements

EDUCATION - Masters'
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - &nbspRegistered Dietitians (RD)

Nice To Haves

Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient nutrition assessments on a combination of low and higher acuity patients within scope of practice, which may include both inpatient and outpatient. Utilizes assessment techniques which take into consideration the various needs of age specific populations as well as cultural, religious and ethnic concerns.
Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals in the course of performing primary duties.
Assesses educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs. Provides education to both low and higher acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards within the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and family. Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the patient's treatment goals, and refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations to lead to a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress while maintaining safety and professional standards.
Interacts with medical staff as well as food and nutrition staff to ensure conformance with medical nutrition therapy. Interacts effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient focused medical and nutritional goals.
Leads team conferences and provide food and nutrition related in services to other medical staff as required.
Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance program by assisting in development of patient care criteria and analyzing actual care delivered.
Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
Assists in the development, research and revision of facility policies.