Dietitian - Transplant Clinical Nutritionist

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fifty percent of this role will focus on utilizing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to evaluate and reevaluate nutritional risk, malnutrition status, and identify nutritional needs. The incumbent will develop and implement nutrition care plans to support oral, parenteral, and enteral feeding regimens. Additionally, they will participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees, provide nutrition counseling to patients and their families as appropriate, and engage in multidisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration and education. The remaining fifty percent of this role involves fulfilling the responsibilities of a Transplant Clinical Nutritionist, providing nutritional assessment and intervention for transplant candidates and recipients. Living donors may also undergo nutritional assessment upon request by a transplant team member.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board
RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Responsibilities

Conduct nutritional assessments and interventions for transplant candidates and recipients as requested.
Perform nutritional assessments and interventions for living donor candidates as directed by physicians.
Offer ongoing nutritional strategies for complex, high-risk patients.
Collaborate with the transplant team to develop comprehensive care plans.
Develop and review guidelines for nutritional assessment and intervention pre- and post-transplant, as well as for living donors.
Review medical documentation and oversee the nutritional care provided.
Follow up with high-risk patients as needed or requested.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Access relevant information from all data sources, including databases, electronic health records, and outside providers.
May participate in transplant-related performance improvement projects.
May attend QAPI meetings.
May take part in weekly patient selection meetings.
Review or develop educational materials for transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors.
Document nutritional assessments thoroughly in the patient’s medical record.
Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition related diagnosis when indicated
Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
Supports quality improvement, research, and outcome studies.
Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
Documents accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record.
Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.
Supports the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
Participates in and attends departmental meetings, team development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams and/or committees.
Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.
Reviews research/peer-reviewed publications and practice recommendations and modifies practice as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
80%: Direct patient care activities (i.e., nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.)
20%: Indirect patient care activities (i.e., record keeping, team education sessions, etc.)
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time