Inpatient Dietitian - (Part-Time/ Casual)

Ohio Health•Marion, OH

64d

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Utilize evidence based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop parenteral and enteral feeding regimens. Create and implement nutrition protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board
OHLP - Ohio Limited Permit - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration
State Medical Board of Ohio - active Ohio dietetic licensure.
Active registration status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Years of Experience 1

Responsibilities

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.
Direct patient care activities (i.e. nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.)
Indirect patient care activities (i.e. record keeping, team education sessions, etc.)