What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Newport Hospital?
SUMMARY:Plans evaluates and directs preparation of diets for patients including pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients as prescribed by physicians andcounselspatients in principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition. Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a Baccalaureate program in Food Science and Nutrition.
Registration with the American Dietetic Association and Rhode Island licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist is required
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates understanding of job description performance expectations and competency assessment plan.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
- reviews policies and procedures
- reviews Employee Handbook
Completes mandatory safety management education
- Hospital-wide
- Department-specific
- Job-specific
Participates in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups to include pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient:
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.
Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient�s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient�s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
Develops and implements age specific diet plans.
Consults with physicians and nursing staff to monitor and evaluate patient�s nutritional status during hospitalization.
Interviews patients to obtain information regarding food preferences and habits for guidance in planning diets.
Makes appropriate changes to patient�s menu or meal pattern to promote optimal and quality nutrition.
Provides nutritional counseling diet planning and diet instruction considering age-specific requirements such as desires motivation to learn physical/cognitive limitations and language barriers for
- pediatric
- adolescent
- adult
- geriatric patient�s
Provides proper and accurate documentation of diet history nutritional assessments visitations and diet instructions in patient medical record.
Confirms special diet orders and evaluates patient�s need for nutritional intervention within 48 hours.
Appropriately transfers all required nutritional information to patient floor Kardex.
Regularly monitors patients with nutritional problems and initiates nutritional intervention if needed.
Provides direction to Dietetic Assistants to modify patient menus in accordance with diet orders and age specific requirements and periodically checks menus to ensure accuracy.
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences to discuss patient�s nutritional therapy plan.
Plans organizes and conducts group dietetic educational programs for patients students nurses nursing personnel and Food & Nutrition Department staff.
Participates in the review and revision of the Diet Guide and Nutritional Support Manual as directed.
BENEFITS:
For qualifyingpositionswe offer:
Competitive pay and paid time off
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401K match
Education Assistance and Reimbursement
Wellness programs and more!
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Newport Hospital Newport RI
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
