What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian PD - Food & Nutrition - Vineland position at Inspira Health Network?
MAJOR FUNCTION: Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Experience: A bachelors degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited college. Completion of ADA approved dietetic internship program. One-year experience in dietetics in an acute care setting is preferred. Certification/Licensure: Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Registration Eligible. Registration required within 6 months of hire. Position Responsibilities Documents all relevant aspects of medical nutrition therapy/assessments in accordance with standards of care per monthly chart audits: Consults are completed within 48 hours of referral. Appropriate risk factor is assigned. Appropriate charting format is used (scorecard). Documentation appropriate for age. Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice. Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies. Attends 80% of patient, department, and hospital meetings: Patient Care Management Meetings. Committee Meetings. Department In-services. Educates patients and consumers on nutritional care: Individual, one on one education. Group classes. Community speaking engagements. Monitors menus and prepares diet patterns: In compliance with physician's orders. Timely and accurately. Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel: Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable. Assists with care maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Maintains department records and files: Monthly report. Accurate and current communication/patient visit log. Enhances professional growth and development: Attends seminars/lectures for CEU for RD status. Familiar with current literature from professional journals. Prepares written documentation as required by department: Meal Rounds. Test Trays. Participates in department in services as assigned. Meets minimum requirement of 80% score on competency.?>
