Dietitian Assistant - Nutritional Services - FT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dietitian Support Associate is responsible for working under the supervision of a licensed Dietitian and may conduct nutrition screening, calculating intake records, providing basic patient education, and serving as a liaison between Patient Services and Clinical Nutrition within the department. All work must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising licensed Dietitian with daily supervision and case reviews required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field Required
Master's Degree Currently enrolled in Master’s program or recently graduated, not to exceed 6 months post graduation.
Completed or currently completing accredited dietetic internship program Required
If post Master’s degree must show documentation of preparation of CDR examination. Required
Ability to counsel and educate others.
Ability to understand and interpret the objectives of the nutrition intervention program
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families.
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Responsibilities

Works ONLY under direct supervision of Kansas-licensed dietitians
Support licensed dietitians in nutrition care processes
Collect and document basic nutrition information as directed
Prepare and distribute standardized nutrition education materials
Assist with screening to identify patients requiring RD intervention
Document in EMR under supervision within defined parameters
Support data collection for quality improvement initiatives
Provide administrative support for nutrition care processes
Participates in departmental activities to facilitate patient care and operations. (Including participation in quality focus teams, committees, recipe tasting, and revisions/updates to department policies and procedures.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned