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Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time

Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time

Hancock Regional HospitalGreenfield, IN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

  • Provides exceptional patient care to both our inpatient and outpatient population.
  • The clinical dietitian will be involved with patients presenting with, but not limited to, Diabetes, Cancer, CHF, Wounds, and Renal Failure.
  • They will be cross-trained in all areas of the hospital, including our Inpatient units, LTACH unit, and Outpatient Cancer Care Center.
  • Experience is preferred in these areas, but not required.
  • Position will be weekdays and some Saturdays.
  • Good communication skills and teamwork are required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES :

  • Provides high quality care by providing relevant information to all patients and members and stays up to date with current trends.
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal skills by engaging with patients, effectively delivering pertinent health information, and demonstrating professionalism.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to continued education and innovation by actively seeking out continuing education opportunities and pursuing new ideas.

    • JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES :

  • Assesses, documents, and treats Inpatient and Outpatient population based on nutrition needs.
  • Performs nutrition education with Inpatient and Outpatient population as needed.
  • Adheres to Professional Code of Ethics of the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics
  • Completes appropriate CEUs to maintain both Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency requirements.

    • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Responsible for the coordination of nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients.
  • This includes completion of nutritional screenings and assessments and monitoring of EN, PN, and diets to assure adequate hydration and nutrition.
  • Provides education to inpatients and outpatients based on their needs and the orders of physicians.
  • Provides community education and has an active role in the Quality Improvement process of the hospital and department.
  • Relates to staff and various persons of all ages including neonatal, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics as served by the department.
  • Demonstrates courtesy, effectiveness and discretion in dealing with team members, hospital associates, patients and the public.
  • Maintains required level of continuing education for related professional licensure and certification.
  • Qualifications :

    • BS degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

  • Registered with Commission of Dietetic Registration or RD Eligible (Must pass exam within 6 months of hire).
  • Certified in State of Indiana.

    • EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, coordinate and prioritize job functions and complete them in a timely manner.
  • Exhibit tact in working with people.
  • Ability to present clinical information in a manner understandable to patients.
  • Demonstrate ability to inspire confidence and behave in a professional manner when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital staff.
  • Communicate clearly using both written and oral instruction in English.
  • Is AIDET w / Promise trained.

    • Requirements

    CERTIFICATION / LICENSE : Registered Dietitian (RD) and completion of 75 hours of continuing education in each 5-year certificate period.

    ADDITIONAL LICENSURE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • CD-Certified Dietitian in the State of Indiana.
  • 30 hours continuing education in a 2-year period.

    • ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • B.S. degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
  • Internship or similar approved program.
  • Mandatory Annual Education
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