Job Postings

This position is accountable to provide the following functions: Nutritional care to hospital patients and nursing home residents through the application of current knowledge in the field of practice, Back-up dietitian for any of the following areas: Inpatients, Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), MNT Clinic outpatients and/or associated Family office practices as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Position Competency and Knowledge of Essential Job Functions.
Responsible for timely, professional nutrition assessment, evaluation, intervention, recommendations, follow-up, education/ counseling and documentation (MNT) for inpatients, outpatients, residents, and significant others as appropriate. Recommends modifications to Nutrition Care Plan to meet patient specific needs.
Provide individual and group patient nutritional counseling, teaching, and follow-up in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and outpatients as assigned
Collaborate with health care professionals on the assessment of complex patients.
Monitor nutritional screening. Evaluate patient tolerance to therapeutic diets, when appropriate.
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, consult with staff, and communicate effectively.
Provide expertise and education to individuals and groups on health topics.
Maintain good working relationship with patients, residents, physicians, FNS staff, visitors and all personnel.
Perform clinical nutrition related duties in the absence of the Director, Diabetes & Nutrition Wellness
Complies with organization Hand Hygiene Standards.
Adheres to organization Standards of Behavior.
Performs all other duties assigned.

Credentials

Required Dietitian

Education

Required Bachelor's Degree