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

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to in-patient clients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. The role assesses patient nutrition needs, including for patients receiving enteral or parenteral feedings, and develops, implements, and monitors nutrition interventions based on age- and disease-specific requirements and departmental policies. The dietitian educates patients, families, and caregivers about nutrition plans, including discharge plans when needed, and serves as a nutrition resource to physicians, nursing staff, students, residents, and other health care team members. The position participates in patient care rounds and supports safe, effective, and cost-conscious nutrition services. This is a regular, full-time position with a rotating work shift at the Jefferson Center City location in Philadelphia.

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 exam within six months of hire.
• Obtain licensure in Pennsylvania 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, and other health care team members.
• Participate in patient care rounds.
• Advocate for patients in all aspects of nutrition care.
• Assess nutrition needs for patients receiving enteral and parenteral feedings and patients eating by mouth, 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.
• Educate and advise students, residents, medical staff, nursing staff, and other health care team members regarding nutrition support practices.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with patients, the public, support staff, physicians, and allied health team members.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering nutrition services and maintain accountability for confidential patient information.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards, manage time and priorities effectively, and keep accurate records of daily clinical activities and project work.
• Assist with compliance with accrediting organization standards, including The Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in orientation and training for new dietitians and host/hostess hourly associates.
• Assign and direct interns’ workload 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 co-workers, visitors, and staff in keeping with 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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including 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
• Career Level: Mid Level