Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - $6,000 Sign-on Bonus

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

105d

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition care of all clients in all assigned settings. Responsible for overseeing oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support for assigned population. Screens, assesses, educates, monitors, and evaluates assigned population according to established practice guidelines and Nutrition Services policies. Collaborates and coordinates patient care with members of the health care team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the patient population served. Design and implement nutrition strategies that promote life-long health and minimize health and disease related risk factors.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Registered (through examination administered) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; Current license to practice dietetics from the state of South Carolina.
• Registry eligible candidates may be considered with the following provisions: Must provide documentation from Commission of Dietetic Registration of eligibility status, and must complete registration exam and obtain a license to practice dietetics in South Carolina within 6 months of start date as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant (Birth to 1 year), Child (1 year through 12 years), Adolescent (13 years through 17 years), Adult (18 years to 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years)
• Provides input and is active in the development of nutrition screening parameters.
• Provides input and is active in the development of nutrition protocols and policies.
• Collaborates with the patient, family member, and/or caregiver to assess needs, set priorities, establish goals/outcomes and develop individualized care plans.
• Continuously evaluates nutrition care processes and patient outcomes.
• Participate in department and hospital-wide performance improvement data collection.
• Practice reflects best evidence, applicable laws, and other regulatory standards in the provision of nutrition services.
• Performs the key functions of the nutrition care process according to policy.
• Oversee nutrition screening and completes other nutrition risk identification procedures according to established policy.
• Uses accurate and relevant data and information to identify nutrition-related problems.
• Identifies and labels specific nutrition problem(s) that will be addressed in the plan of care.
• Identifies and implements planned interventions with the intent of changing or improving a nutrition related behavior, risk factor, or condition.
• Monitors and evaluates data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions to determine progress made in achieving desired outcomes of nutrition care.
• Applies knowledge and communicates effectively with others.
• Demonstrates knowledge related to clinical dietetics practice.
• Shares knowledge and information with patients, families, and health care team members, and serves as a preceptor and guides dietetic interns/students in the application of nutrition knowledge and skills.
• Contributes to the development of new knowledge and services.
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.
• Utilizes system practice guidelines, references, and the nutrition care manual in the provision of nutrition services.
• Considers safety, effectiveness, and cost in providing and delivering nutrition services and products.
• Engages in lifelong learning.
• Conducts self-assessment to identify strengths and weakness at regular intervals.
• Identifies needs for professional development.
• Develops and implements a plan for professional growth.
• Documents professional development activities.
• Adheres to ADA Code of Ethics.
• Applies research findings and best available evidence into practice.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree