What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Provides clinical expertise and care related to nutritional support in an outpatient setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for patients concerning nutrition.
- Offers general health management for nutrition patients and groups. Distributes education literature to patients.
- Responsible for community programming and education.
- Oversees the weight management program for adults.
- Coordinates and helps to facilitate children's weight management program.
- Conducts presentations to groups of all sizes regarding nutrition education/cooking classes.
- Provides education and training for patients and healthcare providers on the theories, principles, and practices of specialized nutritional support.
- Participates in and generates research and outcomes studies relating to specialized nutritional support.
- Represents Healthpark in community as nutrition expert.
- Writes articles for local newspapers, speaks to groups, and regularly speaks with media on topics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Service Management required upon hire OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition required upon hire OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- No experience required
- Dietitian - Licensed Dietitian in the state of Kentucky required within 120 days of employment in this position AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
