DIETITIAN (PRN)

Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital•McKinney, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations. Provides patient counseling and education. Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate. Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders. Monitors and evaluates patients adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy. Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis. Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office. At Horizon Medical Center of McKinney we are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive while making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and rehabilitation. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Requirements

Bachelors degree required.
Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
Registration with the American Dietetic Association required.
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting required.
Regular and punctual attendance.
English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co- workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS Certification preferred.
Knowledge in modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
Knowledge in safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations.
Provides patient counseling and education.
Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate.
Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders.
Monitors and evaluates patients adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis.
Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office.
Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and to patients and customers outside the hospital.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.
Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies
Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
Appropriately accesses the resources of the companys corporate offices for consultation and support.
Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
Attend and participate in facility meetings.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
Participate in hospital wide safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Promotes and protects patients rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.
Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance.
Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participate in new employee orientation.
Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross- contamination.
Complies with applicable health screenings.
Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues timely.
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.
Attends in-service and education programs; attends and completes continuing education required for maintenance of applicable license and/or certification.