Clinical Dietitian

FT  80 hrs / pay period, position works coverage days off and vacations across the Trihealth system, most shifts are at our flagship hospitals, Good Samaritan (Clifton), Bethesda North (Montgomery) with occasional coverage at our smaller facilities.

Flexible scheduling and partial day remote capabilities (2 hr remote 6x / month ), Great benefits : $200 CEU funds, OH licensure & CDR reimbursement, Academy membership reimbursement and specialty certification reimbursement (approved certification : Renal, Diabetes Education, Nutrition support and Oncology).

Principal accountabilities include planning, directly participating in and documenting all aspects of the nutritional care of patients in assigned areas. Performs nutritional assessment and documents nutrition diagnosis based on guidelines outlined by the nutrition care process Discusses the nutrition diagnosis and provides nutrition counseling that outlines nutrition goals with patient, families, and other team members when possible. Collaborates with internal and external resources to implement nutritional care plan

Monitor and evaluates the effectiveness of the patients nutrition care plan and revises plan as needed

Relates basic principles of nutrition to staff, health care team members and community

Reviews current research to enhance professional practice Serves on at least one hospital committee and provides pertinent feedback positively impacting decisions that affect the department, hospital and community

Demonstrates awareness of professional time management and uses time efficiently and productively Is open to change and has the ability to alter ones task with minimal loss of efficacy

Job Requirements :

• As of 1 / 1 / 24, new practitioners are required to have a Master’s Degree in Dietetics.  If eligible or registered prior to 1 / 1 / 24, Bachelor’s Degree is Dietetics is required;

Dietetic limited permit is accepted upon hire

Required to pass RD exam within 6 months of hire date.  Applicants not on a limited permit are required to have both Ohio Licensure AND Registration

General clinical knowledge of adult learning principles

Up to 1 experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities :

Clinical Competency / Continued Education : Utilizes all components of Nutrition Care Process in care planning.  Writes appropriate PES statements, and documents discharge plan consistently. Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed. Keeps abreast of new nutrition research through continuing education opportunities, attending at least one educational session in focus area of practice a year, and keeps CDR education record updated.

Patient Education : Assesses patient's learning needs including cultural and religious beliefs, emotional and age specific barriers, desire and motivation to learn, and diet history when completing patient educations.  Individualizes patients' intervention goals and documentation is complete per department standards.

Projects : Complete a small project / bright idea such as updating (non-patient education) clinical resource, published nutrition article, education session on unit or organized a journal club reviewing a research article(s) with a group of Clinical Dietitians in the system etc.

Time Management / Flexibility : Demonstrates awareness of professional time management. On average meets patient ratio goals. Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adjust schedule to meet daily needs.

New Hire / Training, and Development : Creates a welcoming atmosphere, reviews trainee's documentation, observe trainees patient interactions and provided feedback in a constructive / positive manner consistently when training new hires and / or dietetic interns.

Leadership / Teamwork : Provides constructive feedback to move initiatives forward during department discussion / meetings

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

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