Clinical Dietitian - In-Patient - Jefferson Center City - Full Time

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy throughout the organization, including nutrition care for in-patients. The role assesses patients’ nutrition needs, develops and monitors nutrition interventions, educates patients and caregivers, and serves as a nutrition resource to physicians, nursing staff, students, residents, and other healthcare team members. The dietitian participates in patient care rounds and supports care planning for patients receiving enteral or parenteral feedings or eating orally.

The position also maintains clinical records and productivity standards, supports regulatory compliance, helps orient and train dietitians and hourly associates, directs intern workloads as needed, and coordinates with diet office staff to ensure prescribed diet orders are followed. The dietitian manages time, materials, staff, and feeding resources cost-effectively and protects confidential patient information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Completion of a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• If registration-eligible, pass the dietetic registration examination within six months of hire.
• Obtain Pennsylvania licensure within six months of hire; employment may be terminated if registration and/or licensure is not achieved within the required timeframe.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, electronic medical records, and spreadsheet software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• One year of acute-care hospital or critical-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy goals for patients throughout the organization.
• Educate patients about diet and nutrition plans for discharge when needed.
• Serve as a nutrition resource to physicians, nursing staff, students, residents, medical staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in patient care rounds.
• Act as the patient’s primary advocate for all aspects of nutrition care.
• Assess nutrition needs for patients receiving enteral or parenteral feedings and for patients eating orally, based on age- and disease-specific requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition interventions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers as needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with patients, the public, support staff, physicians, and allied health team members.
• Demonstrate an active leadership role in delivering nutrition services.
• Handle patient confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and use effective time management and task prioritization.
• Maintain accurate records of daily clinical activities, projects, and other activities.
• Assist with compliance with accrediting organization standards, including The Joint Commission, and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in orientation and training of new dietitians and host/hostess hourly associates.
• Assign and direct intern workloads as needed.
• Work with host/hostess or diet office staff to ensure conformance to prescribed diet orders.
• Manage time, materials, staff, and enteral and parenteral feeding resources cost-effectively.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistently using Jefferson’s core values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time