Registered Dietitian WI

St. Croix Hospice•Marshfield, WI

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is an experienced clinician and member of the clinical care team who meets each patient's needs according to their unique Plan of Care. The role plans, organizes, and conducts dietetic education and supports patients and caregivers as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise in nutritional care. The dietitian works with patients in a home setting and coordinates with referring physicians and the interdisciplinary group.

Requirements

Wisconsin Registered Dietitian Credential.
Master’s degree in dietician studies from an accredited institution.
Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
Valid state driver's license, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 12 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure high-quality patient care in a home setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a nutritional plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment of nutritional needs as part of the patient's total plan of care.
Evaluate and report results appropriately.
Provide appropriate counseling to individuals and families or caregivers in coordination with the referring physician and interdisciplinary group.
Evaluate and instruct patients and caregivers on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics, and adaptations to the individual's illness, as indicated.
Reevaluate nutritional care through home follow-up visits at the patient's residence or by phone.
Communicate dietary history and nutritional care data through written record systems.
Document subjective and objective information, assessment, treatment plan, current progress notes, and discharge summary in patient clinical records.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Comply with the organization's policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and safety of patient records.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.