Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Informatics Nutritional Services

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is responsible for maintaining clinical nutrition documentation templates and data collection/reporting within best practice standards for healthcare informatics / health information technology and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standard of care. This position maintains department-specific software systems, ensuring software updates are implemented at least once per calendar year. The role is responsible for maintaining the implementation timeline of software system upgrades, staff training and education on the software systems, and ensuring accuracy of databases. Database changes involving patient meals are communicated to Managers, Supervisors, and Clinical Dietitians prior to implementing the changes. The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics works as a member of the clinical dietitian team in providing patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position applies the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress. Nutrition recommendations are communicated to other members of the care team through effective verbal and written communication, and documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is able to perform all job duties independently, maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. This position completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, or related healthcare field.
• Specialty Certification (CNSC, CDCES, CNO, etc.) may be considered in place of Master’s Degree.
• Proficient with computer systems and handheld electronic devices including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iPad, and applications thru App Store or Google Play.
• Remains calm in changing work situations and consistently exhibit positive daily work attitude.
• Adapts to changes in routine and schedule.
• Evidence teamwork, professionalism, and customer service commitment in performance of job duties.
• Communicates in an open and respectful manner, doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations.
• Maintains professional growth and development. Attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to keep abreast of trends in the field of dietetics. Review current literature to update knowledge of food, nutrition, and healthcare.
• Registered Dietitian (RD): Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN): License with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Specialty Certification in area of expertise.
• Must maintain credentials during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical dietetics.
• Experience with CBORD software and Meditech Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clinical nutrition documentation templates and data collection/reporting within best practice standards for healthcare informatics / health information technology and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standard of care.
• Maintaining department-specific software systems, ensuring software updates are implemented no less than once per calendar year.
• Maintaining implementation timeline of software system upgrades, staff training and education on the software systems, and ensuring accuracy of databases.
• Communicating database changes involving patient meals to Managers, Supervisors, and Clinical Dietitians prior to implementing the changes.
• Providing patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings as a member of the clinical dietitian team.
• Applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress.
• Communicating nutrition recommendations to other members of the care team through effective verbal and written communication, and documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Performing all job duties independently, maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
• Completing special projects, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level