LifePoint Hospitals-posted 3 months ago
Apex, NC
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint-venture partnership between Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. With a shared commitment of providing high-quality, evidence-driven care, our state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. The position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the nutrition care of the patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, clinical guidelines, and policies and procedures. Collaborates with Nutritional Services manager to ensure accurate food service is provided to patients.

  • Completes annual competency testing and maintains professional growth and development portfolio to maintain registration and licensure/certification
  • Performs job based on applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures, and evidenced based clinical guidelines
  • Performs job within defined Scope of Practice
  • Participates in the planning of the department budget
  • Participates in planning and creating the hospital's strategic plan to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital
  • Participates in implementing policies and procedures related to nutrition care of the patient
  • Participates in the hospital's performance improvement program by conducting, aggregating, trending, and acting on data for key clinical nutrition indicators
  • Develops annual QAPI department plan with mandatory components and presents monthly reports to hospital committee as per facility policy
  • Participates in quality assurance activities that ensure oral nutrition therapy is safe and accurate from the culinary department
  • Participates in the survey process; instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure; maintains a presence at all times while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team
  • Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate; works with other hospital departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed
  • Serves on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by immediate supervisor
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics or nutrition related field
  • Previous experience in acute care setting, preferred
  • Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • State licensure/certification, if required by state
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic equipment knowledge
  • Appropriate telephone communication skills
  • Additional languages preferred
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