Dietitian, Registered

				Overview:

The dietitian plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to up to date clinical standards and judgement. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team and acts as a liaison between the dietary patient services staff and medical team. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk and completes nutritional assessments on in-patient units assigned or based on departmental needs. Exercises independent judgement under the general supervision of the Patient Experience Manager/Clinical Nutrition Manager and General Manager of Food and Nutrition Services. Must adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

* Prints and reviews status boards from electronic medical record data daily to determine patient caseload based on criteria outlined in policies and procedures.
* Completes assessments, reassessments, and screenings based on priority level.
* Reviews the medical record and confers with the patient, family, and staff to evaluate patient's nutritional status.
* Consults with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician's Assistants on appropriate nutrition interventions and care plans for patients.
* Assesses patients' nutritional status and documents according to established standards from credentialed sources in combination with clinical judgement.
* Assesses, re-assesses, and follows up on patients based on timeframes outlined in policies and procedures. 
* Incorporates the Nutrition Care Process standards when completing assessments.
* Utilizes the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam on patients, when appropriate, to accurately assess patients at risk for malnutrition.
* Interacts professionally with patient/family.  Provides nutrition counseling/education to patients and family members based on patient's diet order, per Physician's request, and/or per patient requests.
* Participates in medical/discharge rounds on an "as needed" basis.
* Completes nutritional assessments/counseling in out-patient clinic areas as needed or assigned.
* Completes daily productivity and submits information to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager each day worked.
* Completes test tray audits, or other audits as assigned, for food and nutrition services to evaluate quality standards. 
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities as required.
* Assists in orienting and in-servicing new employees to department as required.
* Maintains a good working relationship with all hospital staff and volunteers.
* Conducts in-service as requested to hospital staff and the community.
* Assists in developing and implementing patient nutrition care programs and ensures consistency of programs.
* Involved in nutrition programs and efforts within the hospital and community.
* Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.
* Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Performs and assists with other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Completion of a bachelor's degree granted by an accredited college/university.
* Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).

License, and Certification Requirements:

* Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Dietetic Intership (DI) with a minimum of 1,000 supervised practice hours.
* Proof of passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with current Registered Dietitian status.
* Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) in state of New York (preferred).  
* Participates in continuing educational requirements to maintain registration. Completion of 15 continuing education credits annually and copies of certificates provided to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager.

Experience:

* A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Proficiency with Office PC's, Desktops, and Laptop software in addition to familiarity with Microsoft Office softwares to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
* Understand menu management software and electronic medical systems, or have previous experience and knowledge of these systems; specifically CBORD and Meditech.
* Use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple tasks as assigned.
* Good interpersonal skills a must.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

* Position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking, sitting, hearing, lifting, and bending throughout the work day.  
* May include some repetitive motions.
			

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