Short Hour- Clinical Dietitian/Inpatient, Nutrition, On-call, Day

Kaiser Permanente • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The position involves assessing, developing, implementing, and monitoring patients' nutritional needs to deliver comprehensive nutrition care services. The role includes planning, developing, and participating in providing nutrition information through educational programs and nutrition handouts. Additionally, the position assists with the planning, development, and implementation of department programs, policies, and goals.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) months of related experience or successful completion of training program in area of specialty.
• Bachelor's degree in food and nutritional sciences or related field.
• Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Dietitian License (Hawaii).
• Registered Dietitian from American Dietetic Association.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Ability to effectively use resources for research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, problem solving, adaptability, decision making, oral communication, and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year as a clinical dietitian.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
• Master's degree with an ADA approved internship program.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, monitors, and coordinates nutritional care plans based on assessment of clients' needs with other health professionals.
• Counsels individuals and family members on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and economics of nutrition.
• Adapts plans to individual clients' needs, lifestyle, and cultural eating habits.
• Provides follow-up and makes appropriate referrals based on the needs of individuals.
• Plans and evaluates menus to meet the nutritional needs of patients with consideration for food preferences.
• Communicates nutritional care data through record systems including Medical Records, Dietary Information Record, and Special Consult Referrals.
• Provides consultation to the medical team in the prescription of diets, nutritional assessments, enteral and parental feedings.
• Participates in discharge planning and recommends home care nutritional needs.
• Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes current research to achieve effective nutritional care.
• Attends professional workshops, seminars, and lectures to keep informed of current practices and trends in dietetics and to maintain professional registration.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates ongoing patient food quality surveys to maintain quality standards of care.
• Develops, organizes, and conducts orientation and in-service education/training programs for professional, non-professional staff, and food service personnel.
• Participates in health education activities including health fairs and community events.
• Compiles, develops, and disseminates nutrition educational materials including diet instruction handouts, posters, patient tray notes, and newsletter articles.
• Oversees dietary personnel to ensure compliance with food production, food service, sanitation, safety, security, and health regulations/standards.
• Assists in developing and updating work schedules and job descriptions for food service personnel.
• Develops and implements short and long-range departmental goals and objectives consistent with departmental and organizational policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree