Relief Clinical Dietitian II
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian II uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s). Clinical Dietitians II function independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP on pediatric and obstetric units/clinics, including more complex patient types, e.g., intensive care units, pediatric gastroenterology specialty clinic, etc. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a role model, resource, and leader for the level I dietitian.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience required.
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
- General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians.
- Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
- Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
- Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
- Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives.
- Applies the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of patient progress.
- Utilizes the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF), Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP), and evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines.
- Functions independently at a competent to proficient level on pediatric and obstetric units/clinics, including complex patient types.
- Serves as a role model, resource, and leader for the level I dietitian.
- Performs all functions of Clinical Dietitian Level I.
- Performs a key role in at least one performance improvement initiative or outcome-based research project annually or creates/revises two nutrition protocols/patient education tools annually.
- Directs process, outcome, and structure measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity.
- Collects specific information to track programs' success.
- Participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publication.
- Mentors/trains Clinical Dietitians I.
- Performs other similar or related duties as requested or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
