Registered Dietician

MedWatch

6d•$35 - $39•Remote

About The Position

The Dietician will perform a comprehensive nutritional assessment, formulate a personalized nutrition plan, and provide counseling and education to the patient based on the assessment findings. This is a Part-time position for 25 hours per week. This is a remote (work form home) position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/Dietetics or related field required.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), (current active and unrestricted, in state of current practice and residence, within the Unites States or its territories).
3 -5 years in a healthcare setting.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle difficult situations tactfully and diplomatically.
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of community resources.
A clear and concise understanding of the psychological/psychosocial issues relating to health and illness.
A clear and concise understanding of nutrition and its impact on health and illness.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

The Dietitian will practice within the scope of his/her licensure.
Perform nutritional assessment to identify the nutritional needs of the patient which may impact on any disease process and overall health.
Develop and implement a nutritional plan of care to provide appropriate education, counseling and resources to address needs.
Identify barriers to compliance with established plan of care and develop appropriate solutions utilizing available resources.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patient’s medical or physical condition and to assess client’s needs.
Use effective listening techniques to identify where the member is in their stages of behavior change and responds appropriately.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies, providers, and other healthcare workers.
Assist patients with locating various resources within their communities and with Patient Assistance Programs.
Assist patients with developing self-management skills.
Assist patients with coordinating care across the continuum of services.
Encourage the patient to follow the plan of care.
Provides emotional support to patients and families.
Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Continuously gather, update and review information to include (but not limited to) collecting psychosocial assessment information.
Maintain documentation in the computer system.
Use good organizational skills to manage time and resources efficiently.
Use effective writing style to organize information and thoughts and present them clearly and concisely in documentation and correspondence.
Take actions upon any awareness of non-medical issues which involve the participant’s safety or welfare and attempt to direct the participant or family to appropriate providers or community resources, or to personally notify appropriate authorities.
Adhere to all company policies as stated in the employee handbook.
Always maintain a professional attitude and approach using tact, courtesy, self-control, patience, loyalty, and discretion to work harmoniously with others.
Maintain the ability to adapt to new situations and changing work responsibilities.
Participate in the Quality Management Program by adhering to all company policies and procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure quality services are rendered to clients and customers.