What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietician position at St. Josephs Medical Center?
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a C linical Dietician to join our team. This position will be responsible for providing patients with optimal nutritional care and educates medical professionals utilizing, in both instances, the current science of nutrition. The successful person in this role will be an expert on all matters concerning diet and nutrition for two separate hospitals. The Clinical Dietician will be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem-solving, and computer skills. They should also be passionate public speakers who can get others excited about eating healthy foods.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately formulates nutritional assessments and assesses the appropriateness of diet based on physiologic and psychological needs as obtained from medical charts, patient interviews, laboratory data and anthropometric measurements. Communicates recommendations to physician via patient chart in a timely manner.
- Monitors and accurately documents changes in patients' nutritional status, tolerance and / or nutrient intake and recommends, and / or implements changes as appropriate.
- As deemed necessary, educates patients and / or significant other on dietary needs. Documents completion of education and patients comprehension of information in patients chart in an accurate timely manner.
- Performs continuous quality improvement functions as indicated by department program and procedures.
- Organizes in-services on nutrition for clinical dietetic staff, nursing staff and / or medical staff as assigned. Is always friendly and helpful when educating staff.
- As assigned, develops or revises educational materials appropriate for the hospital patient population within determined length of time.
- Ensures screening, nutritional assessments, nutritional intervention, competency for the staff Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, diet office workers, and food service workers.
- Coordinates the diet office, menu / recipe system and patient tray service.
- Develops and initiates the orientation program for all new Food and Nutrition employees.
- Actively participates in committee initiatives, such as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Ethics Committee, Discharge Planning, and Length of Stay.
- Maintains required department records (patient and / or other), reports, statistics and files in accordance with established procedures in an accurate and legible manner.
- Works closely with Director of Food Service as needed.
- Maintains clinical policy and procedures.
- Maintains Registered Dietitian designation through appropriate and pertinent continuing education.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!
Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.
Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.
Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.
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