60286 - Clinical Dietitian-NE

WVU Medicine

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies principles of nutrition in monitoring nutritional status of hospital patients. Assures that appropriate nutrition intervention occurs. Approves definitions of modified diets and patient menus as prescribed by the Medical Staff for patients with therapeutic diet needs. Provides instructions concerning therapeutic diets for patients and family.

Requirements

Registration eligible to be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician Nutritionist through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Provisional Permit OR Licensed Dietitian through the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians. (If applicant hired with provisional permit, must obtain permanent licensure within three (3) years of the issue date)
Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
Basic computer skills required.
Concentrated mental activity is required to organize the work.
Must be able to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift.
Must be able to work Saturdays and some holidays. May need to attend a meeting in the evening on occasion.
Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients, family and other members of the medical team in a positive manner

Nice To Haves

Completion of a dietetic internship.

Responsibilities

Observes for physical signs of nutritional deficiency per stand of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Evaluates anthropometric data for height and weight and changes in height and weight.
Obtains and evaluates diet history information for nutritional significance. Areas to evaluate include appetite and intake, food allergies or intolerances, chewing or swallowing difficulties, feeding independence, supplements (liquid, vitamin/mineral), eating patterns, food preferences and estimate of daily intake.
Complete physician ordered consults and instructions according to standards of care and document in medical record. Contact the physician regarding any concerns, recommendations, etc.
Document NPO/Clear Liquid notes by day five; follow-up every two days until nutrition provided (unless contraindicated).
Complete and document calorie counts accurately. Document summary of calorie counts within 24 hours of completion if results warrant nutritional recommendations.
Calculate and report results of nitrogen balance and metabolic cart studies accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete and document nutrition assessments on high-risk patients according to standards of care; including but not limited to: appropriateness of diet to diagnosis, adequacy of current tube feeding, infant formula; assessment of laboratory values, drug-nutrient interactions, medical history, current nutritional needs, nutrition education needs, and care plan.
Effectively instructs patients/family members on diet for home by obtaining appropriate diet history information, combining diet information into one form for multiple diet restrictions, assessing knowledge after teaching, and following up before patient discharge when possible. Tailors teaching to specific needs of patient including visually impaired patients, stroke patients, etc.
Attend meetings/conferences that physicians request dietitian attendance or those meetings/conferences required to maintain accreditation of hospital programs or foster partnership with other facilities.
Act on any patient food complaints, provide alternative selections and/and/or arrangements. Follow-up with appropriate managers on food quality issues.