Dietician PD Days 7am-3:30pm

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

Assists with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling food and nutrition department activities according to established policies, while performing clinical duties on assigned units. Reviews and interprets nutrition orders for accuracy; monitors food intolerances, allergies, and preferences; provides nutrition education and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT); and maintains accurate records of patient contacts and outcomes. Makes recommendations and updates outcomes of parenteral and enteral nutrition interventions, using designated electronic medical records. The position requires tact and diplomacy when working with challenging patients and cooperative relationships with dietary team members.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
At least one year of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care setting.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Proficiency in written and oral communication.
Flexibility with scheduling when needed, including availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret diet orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with the diet manual.
Monitor food intolerances, allergies, and preferences, and communicate relevant information to the diet aide.
Provide diet instructions for modified diets and, upon physician order, within 24 hours.
Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and outcomes, diet instructions, and appropriate medical-record charting in accordance with department policy.
Accurately calculate diabetic, renal, low-sodium, tube-feeding, and hyper-alimentation diets.
Observe and supervise the work performed by the Diet Aide.
Complete assigned work procedures during the shift without compromising quality.
Respond to changes in the workload schedule, work on special projects, and update patient education materials as needed.
Answer call lights and ask patients whether they need anything else before leaving their rooms.
Use listening and communication skills in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment; demonstrate tact and diplomacy with difficult patients.
Maintain good rapport and cooperative working relationships with Dietary team members, and supervise support personnel fairly and firmly.
Provide patient care with courtesy, dignity, and respect, prioritizing quality nutrition care.
Plan the shift around key responsibilities, including visiting new patients, providing diet instructions, and completing quality assurance programs.
Recognize duties that need to be performed, delegate to support personnel as appropriate, and organize and carry out projects independently.
Understand and respond effectively to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.