Dietitian - Independent Contractor - Capital Caring Health

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:
The Per Diem Dietitian is responsible for the assessment and implementation of a plan for dietary counseling of identified hospice patients as requested by clinical staff. Plans food and nutrition program for Hospice Houses.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or food service systems management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Dietitian
• Registered Dietitian from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to travel to off-site locations
• Professional attitude with good leadership skills
• Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgment
• Well developed interpersonal skills: ability to problem solve with staff, while maintaining excellent working relationships
• Able to communicate clearly in English

Competencies:
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe Company health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Participate pro-actively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills
• Support Company research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Job Responsibilities:
• Assesses, plans, documents and provides dietary counseling for individual patients as requested by clinical staff.
• Implements nutritional care plans based upon hospice philosophy and patient/family treatment goals.
• Plans nutritionally balanced and appropriate menus for patients in the Hospice Houses, considering factors such as palatability, attractiveness, availability of food supplies, and budget implications.
• Provides staff education on regulatory requirements of the dietary needs of patients, when requested. Provides other specific staff education, when requested.
• Consults with physicians, managers and patient care nurses in order to coordinate specific patient’s medical and nutritional needs.
• Consults with Hospice House managers regarding applicable inpatient unit sanitary and safety regulations.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation for each assigned patient. Completes documentation in a timely manner and distributes to the appropriate parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.