Clinical Dietitian - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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). Some oncology experience preferred. This role involves conducting nutrition assessments, identifying nutrition diagnoses, devising nutrition strategies and plans of care, implementing and communicating these plans, and monitoring outcomes. The dietitian will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers, and pursue opportunities for professional advancement. They will share current, evidence-based nutrition information with colleagues and students.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Some oncology experience preferred.
1 – 2 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.

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.