Dietitian

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of the patient within an assigned area of practice. This role involves performing accurate assessments of patient nutritional status, planning and implementing individualized nutrition care plans, and ensuring continuity of care through communication with healthcare providers. The dietitian also develops patient education materials, presents lectures on nutrition therapy, and guides dietetic assistants. They function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

Must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Bachelor's Some College
Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 Days
Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board Licensed in the state based off job assignment as a Dietitian. within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Experience and advanced certifications in specialty area

Responsibilities

Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the patient’s nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patient’s needs, patient/family level of knowledge, ability and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age, infant through geriatrics, as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Plans the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and implements an individualized outcomes based nutritional care plan specific to patient’s needs with clearly defined, measurable goals.
Demonstrates ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs.
Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at mission and discharge.
Helps to effectively transition patients to a new care environment.
Documents all phases of the nutrition care process in a complete and concise manner.
Develops and interprets patient education classes and/or materials.
Demonstrates ability to educate the public by planning and presenting lectures related to nutrition therapy and community nutrition.
Providing guidance to dietetic assistant in identifying and assigning patients to a nutritional risk level using screening/assessment policies and procedures.
Functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as evidenced by active participation in team conferences, multidisciplinary care planning, and ongoing communication of outreach contracts.