Clinical Dietitian PRN
About The Position
Vibra Healthcare is seeking a PRN Clinical Dietitian for Gateway Rehab, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Florence, Kentucky. The hospital provides rehabilitation to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, helping them regain physical or cognitive abilities and return home with the highest level of independence. It offers a fast-paced, friendly work environment where staff get to know patients and their families. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to hospitalized and ambulatory patients. The role includes assessing patients’ nutritional needs, making dietary recommendations, counseling and educating patients, developing and updating nutrition care, implementing and verifying nutrition therapy orders, and monitoring patient response to prescribed therapy. The position is also accountable for planning and directing the nutrition office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment.
- Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- At least two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of dietetics.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality of nutritional care provided to hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
- Perform nutritional assessments and evaluations and make dietary recommendations.
- Provide patient counseling and education.
- Develop nutritional care plans and monitor and implement changes as appropriate.
- Implement nutrition therapy orders and verify their implementation.
- Monitor and evaluate patients’ adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
- Regularly re-evaluate and update nutrition care.
- Plan and direct the nutrition office.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
- Free prescription plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible Spending plans.
- 401(k) matching.
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items.
- Pet insurance.
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Work-life balance.
