COORDINATOR, NUTRITION SUPPORT

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying and implementing current practices in nutrition support & leading the Nutrition Services Department in this specialty area. This position will train and educate all levels of health care professionals in the area of nutrition support, act as a liaison between nutrition, medical staff and nursing & serve as the facilitator to support the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or closely related field and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a clinical dietitian in the healthcare field.
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office).
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Current Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration).
Current licensure with the State PA Board of Nursing.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or closely related field.
Certification in the area of Nutrition Support.
Experience in Healthcare setting.
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician through the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification within 6 months of hire (CNSC).

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead dietitian for the clinical staff within the Nutrition Service department and effectively leads the team in a proactive manner.
Supports change in a complex healthcare environment & acts promptly to resolve problems while communicating action taken.
Serves as the lead dietitian in the critical care area.
Communicates pertinent information during interdisciplinary patient care rounds and attends daily rounds in critical care areas.
Facilitates the functions of the Nutrition Support Committee, plans a comprehensive nutrition support service & devises protocols for use.
Serves as a liaison to the medical staff, nursing, dietitians in the area of Nutritional support.
Performs performance improvement studies on clinical nutrition issues.
Serves as a liaison between nutrition services, nursing and medical staff for all nutrition support activities.
Educates the dietitians, medical staff and nursing on all new protocols & guidelines to be used according to current Evidence based practice.
Completes nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients based on the current Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice.
Performs nutrition focused physical exams.
Identifies patients at risk for malnutrition.
Diagnoses malnutrition and develops care plan.
Determines plan for reassessment based on established standards and patients’ needs/status.
Aids in managing the transition from enteral or parenteral nutrition to oral intake.
Provides education and support to the patient and/or family.
Researches and recommends products for inclusion into the Independence Health Enteral Formulary.
Maintains survey readiness with all JCAHO and Department of Health standards and regulations; as well as other regulatory agencies. Maintains manuals of meeting notes, communications, policies and procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
Identifies and implements revenue enhancement opportunities and measures that control costs while balancing quality.
Interprets data to assist in evaluating the value of services provided.
Schedules clinical staff within budgetary guidelines.
Maintains registration, licensure and nutrition support certification.
Undertakes continuous professional development in area of nutrition support.
Leads the department in reviewing relevant current literature.
Other duties as assigned.