Dietician

HealthLinc•Valparaiso, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dietician, you will be responsible for facilitating the dietary needs of patients and providing education on the nutritional aspects of various chronic conditions. You will analyze the patients physical conditions and other health concerns and create a nutrition plan that meets their individual needs and dietary preferences. The Dietician will work collaboratively with our nurse practitioners, physicians, clinical support staff, other healthcare providers and external agencies. The dietician will be responsible for communicating with patients, guardians, and family members who may have chronic health conditions or health and wellness related questions to close gaps in care and to improve overall health and well-being. This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field
Successfully pass the CDR Registration Examination for Registered Dieticians
Indiana Licensure in good standing
Strong customer service skills
Compassion in helping others develop better eating habits.
Great decision-making skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
Transportation and valid drivers license
Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

Nice To Haves

At least 1-3 years of experience as a Dietician preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Educate patients about their health goals and dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions.
Evaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs.
Advise patients on setting specific nutrition goals.
Organizing patient care based on findings of initial assessment.
Provide patients nutritional education to improve their health.
Develops custom nutrition curriculum to enhance the knowledge of patient populations with a focus on those with chronic conditions.
Collaboration with external agencies to promote external educational and nutritional programs to benefit patient populations.
Offer counseling and suggest positive alterations in nutrition to address clients dietary restrictions.
Work with marketing to promote educational programs that address the effects of nutrition on health and fitness through social media.
Maintains professional registration and stay up to date on current thought and research in nutrition as well as disease prevention and health maintenance.
Participate in quality improvement programs and activities in conjunction with CMO and quality team.
Assist in the development and implementation of the health centers nutrition care policies, protocols, and standards.
Monitor, track and adjust meal plans.
Present facts about diet and nutrition during community events and speaking engagements.
Coordinate with healthcare providers to discuss plan of care and collaborate on nutritional needs focusing on chronic condition goals.
Compile information and track client progress towards their health goals.
Documenting services in EHR
Order food and assist with packaging healthy meals for patients.
Meets with patients to discuss goals and evaluate patient progress.
Always maintain the confidentiality of any patient or employee medical, financial, or other personal information, records and data to which there is access.