Dietitian Clinical PRN

locationsNorth Fulton Hospital

time typePart time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-44175

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Job Summary :

Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy. Fosters continuity of the Nutrition Care Process across all phases of the continuum of care as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Performs nutrition assessment for patients identified to be at nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the hospital and best practice standards. Calculates metabolic nutrient requirements according to the age and disease specific needs of patients. Performs nutrition focused physical exam to further evaluate risk of malnutrition as indicated. Develops a nutrition diagnosis as appropriate and consistent with the Nutrition Care Process. Creates and implements a nutrition intervention and care plan for all patients with a nutrition diagnosis. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, family, and / or members of the health care team on recommended nutrition intervention(s) to accomplish nutrition goals; which may include, but is not limited to any of the following topics : specialized diet, enteral / oral medical nutrition supplements, food selections, eating behaviors, and community nutrition resources. Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Mentors dietetic interns / diet technicians. Actively assess, evaluates and maintains professional development and competencies outlined in the position description.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Provide medical nutrition therapy according to system policy and A.N.D. Nutrition Care Process practice

standards

• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and WellStar Nutrition Care Policies when assessing patients
• Responsible for nutrition screen, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring / evaluation of identified at risk patients
• Apply psycho-social, age appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care
• Document all patient encounters in the health care record in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate enteral nutrition support regimens. Manage enteral nutrition support under the supervision of medical staff
• Develop and implements transitional feeding plans
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to evaluate malnutrition severity as appropriate
• Assess patients learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level and provides nutrition education accordingly
• Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster positive patient outcomes

Develops, implements, and promotes quality services based on client expectation and needs.

Locates, reviews, and utilizes best practice research findings for their application in optimally managing a disease or condition and improving patient outcomes.

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation.

Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence.

Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application technical and functional areas

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

One to two years clinical experience Preferred and

Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to food service systems. Required

Required Minimum Skills :

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of best practices in clinical nutrition and the dietetics profession.

Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process and its use in complex cases in the clinical setting.

Ability to think critically to apply nutrition interventions to patients with multiple comorbidities and / or special needs including management of enteral nutrition provisions.

Ability to maintain effective relationships with other healthcare professionals in sharing nutrition knowledge and expertise.

Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.

Knowledge of malnutrition assessment including performance of nutrition focused physical exam preferred.

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