Clinical Dietitian, PRN

University of Utah Health•South Salt Lake, UT

18h

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian works with departmental and interdisciplinary health care teams to provide patient care that is integrated with patient-centered medical goals and objectives. The role assesses nutritional status, identifies nutrition concerns, and develops, implements, and evaluates nutrition care plans for patients at nutritional risk. The dietitian may provide nutritional support to specialized populations and may access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. This is a PRN (as-needed) position with a variable schedule covering HCI outpatient oncology. No benefits are provided.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credential from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current license to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
Ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
Computer literacy, including word processing, nutrient analysis, and spreadsheet software.
Human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to educate individuals with varying levels of education and understanding.
Knowledge of nutrition-related order entry, including ordering pertinent lab values, swallowing evaluations, and inpatient or outpatient ancillary-service consults that align with patients' nutrition care plans.
Service excellence in patient- and family-centered care, demonstrating respect, honesty, fairness, and a positive attitude toward customers.
Accountability in following HIPAA rules for use and disclosure of protected health information.
Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as they relate to clinical nutrition status, food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis.
Knowledge of applicable federal CMS Conditions of Participation and/or Conditions of Coverage for Medicare/Medicaid payment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical or practical experience.
Oncology experience.
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) training.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments by collecting, recording, and interpreting data from patients, clients, family members, caregivers, and other individuals and groups.
Organize and categorize assessment data, link parameters with nutrition diagnoses, and determine when consultation with or referral to another provider is needed.
Develop nutrition intervention plans based on nutrition-related concerns, prioritize interventions, and use evidence-based guidelines to evaluate effectiveness.
Define the time and frequency of care, including intensity, duration, and follow-up, and modify care plans as needed.
Monitor and measure outcomes using relevant nutrition care indicators and compare findings with intervention goals.
Work cooperatively with health care providers, patients, clients, and caregivers to implement and communicate nutrition care plans and expected outcomes.
Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers, and the community.
Ensure state and local certification requirements for health, safety, and quality standards are met.
Conduct in-services and educational presentations for hospital and department staff, and oversee the development and revision of specialized patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols.
Act as an advocate, resource, and liaison with nursing and medical staff to support communication, patient nutritional care, education, and research opportunities.
Participate in outcome-measure initiatives to validate nutrition program performance and create reports.
Maintain accurate records of daily clinical activities, including scheduling and billing information.
Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects.
Create and maintain training programs and manage training of nutrition and dietetics interns and other health care profession students in the specialty area.
May manage total parenteral nutrition macronutrient calculations for specialized populations.
May conduct and/or collaborate in nutrition research.
May enter nutrition-related orders as defined by the University of Utah Registered Dietitian Order Writing Protocol.