Clinical Dietitian - Casual/PRN - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary from week to week. The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy in compliance with current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Standards of Practice (SOP), and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP).

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
1 – 2 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) board eligible, required within 3 months of hire.
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in the State of Nebraska required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Iowa required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements.
Knowledge of current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
Skill in planning, delegation, time-management, and problem-solving.
Skill in performing nutritional calculations based on body weight, age, lab values, and clinical status.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.
Skill in electronic medical record documentation.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and patients.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to interpret lab results as related to nutritional status of patients.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents.
Requires the ability to provide transportation to other campus and/or work-related locations within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

Conducts nutrition assessment in the five domains of nutrition assessment as documented in the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual: Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process (IDNT): Food/Nutrition-Related History Anthropometric Measurements Biochemical Data, Medical Tests, and Procedures Nutrition-Focused Physical Findings Client History
Identifies specific nutrition diagnosis(es) and documents using standardize language that includes problem (p), etiology (e), and signs and symptoms(s) (PES statement (s)).
Devises specific nutrition strategies/plans of care and creates nutrition prescriptions in conjunction with patients, care givers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
Implements and clearly communicates nutrition plans of care with interdisciplinary team; ensures nutrition interventions/plans of care are delivered and actions are carried out.
Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes directly related to nutrition diagnoses, goals, and intervention strategies to determine progress made in achieving desired nutrition care outcomes and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised.
Integrates the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) into practice, self-assessment, and professional development.
Utilizes best available research as the foundation for evidence-based practice.
Provides nutrition education to patients, families and caregivers prior to discharge through counseling, education, and training materials to ensure compliance with the established nutrition care plan.
Pursues opportunities (education, training, credentials) to advance practice in accordance with laws and regulations.
Shares current, evidence-based nutrition information with other clinical dietitians, dietetic interns, medical students, allied staff, and providers as requested to facilitate continuous learning and development.