What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Grand View Health?
Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages in acute care, outpatients and rehabilitation settings. The Registered Dietitian participates as a team member in performance improvement, education and administrative activities needed to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The per diem Dietitian will mostly support inpatient nutrition with occasional outpatient coverage for Cardiac Rehab and Homecare.
Essential Functions :
- Understands the relationship of nutrition and medical therapy. Remains current with advances in nutrition.
- Integrates nutrition into the interdisciplinary care of the patient. Applies nutrition knowledge to a variety of patient populations.
- Completes nutrition assessment and care planning. Provides continuity of care with an emphasis on beneficial outcomes to the patient. Meets Grand View Hospital Nutritional Standards of Care for documentation, timeliness and accuracy.
- Oversees the dissemination of nutrition information so that patients are sent diet appropriate and nutritionally adequate meals and / or nutrition support.
- Provides nutritional care and counseling to Home Care patients as per protocol guidelines.
- Provides inpatient and outpatient education as appropriate as well as nutrition training to hospital and department staff.
- Conducts nutrition education for the community at health fairs, lectures, workshops, and other types of presentations. Performs public speaking as required.
- Participates in performance improvement teams, task forces and committees for the hospital. May be required to manage small projects.
- Maintains confidentiality of the hospital, Sodexo and patient information
- Assists / covers for other dietitians and Clinical Nutrition Manager as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition, required
Licenses and Certifications :
Dietitian – Registered, Upon hire, required
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), upon hire, required
Benefits :
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including :
