Dietitian
About The Position
The Dietitian will maintain standards of the Food Service Department's clinical program, adhering to hospital and regulatory agency guidelines. This role involves maintaining registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by obtaining annual Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The Dietitian will also maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance, assist in statistical analysis, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include patient screening, assessment, and follow-up, calculating nutrient needs for various nutrition support methods, and recommending appropriate formulas. The position requires providing nutrition counseling and education, identifying and addressing barriers to patient comprehension and compliance, and conducting regular patient visits to assess adherence and satisfaction. The Dietitian will evaluate diet prescription appropriateness, consult with healthcare professionals, and collaborate with the management team on departmental tasks. Participation in hospital committees and multidisciplinary team rounds is expected. Accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan is crucial. The role also includes maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment, adhering to department policies for quality assurance, safety, and infection control. Additionally, the Dietitian will observe and test food preparation to ensure adherence to standard recipes and report any issues related to equipment, food supply, sanitation, or safety.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Completion of an ACEND accredited/approved supervised practice program in dietetics
- Adequate knowledge of medical nutrition therapy
- Registration with the commission on dietetic registration (CDR)
Responsibilities
- Maintains standards of Food Service Department clinical program and those set by hospital, the regulatory agencies.
- Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration by obtaining CEU credits annually.
- Maintains accurate records to meet regulatory agency guidelines and assists in statistical analysis of data and actions plans for performance improvement initiatives.
- Completes initial screening, and provides assessment and follow up as per hospital policy.
- Calculates nutrient needs (Calories, Protein, and Fluids) for patients on oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Recommends appropriate formulas to meet the metabolic needs and tolerance.
- Provides Nutrition Counseling and Education to meet patients and/or family nutrition education needs.
- Identifies cultural, religious, ethnic, age-specific, motivational and other barriers that may impact patient s comprehension and compliance of diet.
- Provides individualized instruction for patients and their families in nutrition principles and dietary plans.
- Visits patients regularly to determine diet adherence, meal tolerance and patient satisfaction.
- Evaluates appropriateness of diet prescription using subjective and objective patient data and monitors corrects transmission of diet orders to dietary department.
- Consults with physicians and other health care professionals when developing nutrition care plan.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nutrition Manager and department management team to complete other tasks deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the department.
- Participates in hospital committees relating to Patient initiatives and care.
- Actively participates in multidisiplinary team rounds offering input and acting on feedback.
- Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure criteria utilizing approved abbreviations.
- Documents appropriately as necessary on Interdisciplinary Care Plan and Education Record.
- Maintains proper care, maintenance and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives for quality assurance, safety and infection control.
- Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and temperature taking to determine that it is cooked according to standard recipe.
- Alerts supervisor to problems or needs concerning equipment, food supply, sanitation and safety.
- Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food or supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
