Registered Dietitian (RD) (Per-diem & Part-time)
About The Position
Momentum at South Bay is hiring a Registered Dietitian for per-diem and part-time work. The role evaluates patients’ nutritional status using information from electronic medical records, hospital discharge papers, the interdisciplinary health care team, and family members. The dietitian applies nutrition screening and assessment knowledge to determine the needs of specific patient populations, develops and evaluates nutrition care plans, provides counseling, and makes recommendations about nutrition support and care-plan changes. The position also involves documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and menu planning as needed. Work is in person, with a Monday–Friday schedule and weekends as needed. Pay is $35.00–$40.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SIGMA Care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ nutritional status using pertinent information from electronic medical records, hospital discharge papers, the interdisciplinary health care team, and family members.
- Apply nutrition screening and assessment knowledge to specific patient populations to define their nutritional needs.
- Document pertinent findings in the medical record according to policy.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.
- Implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommend changes as needed.
- Adapt and apply guidelines, protocols, and professional standards of care to patients’ changing needs using professional judgment.
- Evaluate the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support and provide recommendations as indicated.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate effectively with members of the health team.
- Complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation as requested by the facility.
- Assist with discharge planning.
- Plan menus as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
