What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at TEEMA?
Job Description
Job Description
Registered Dietitian needed for an Outpatient Clinic serving the Geriatric Population. NO WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS
Monday - Friday
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing nutrition care and education to participants. Evaluate the participant’s nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans, assess nutrient requirements, recommend nutritional prescriptions, evaluate participant tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional care, and communicate nutritional data and information to the primary care staff and other Interdisciplinary Team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment : Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to department and industry standards; identifies patient’s overt nutritional problems / needs, including proper intake and texture, and sets reasonable priorities. Identifies problems requiring further referral and / or follow-up; assesses participants’ responses and satisfaction with nutrition services.
Planning Care : Develops a plan of care based on nutritional therapeutic process, American Dietetic Association (ADA) standards, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient / family in developing or revising the nutrition plan of care; and makes referrals to interdisciplinary support services. Initial and periodic assessments (minimally every 6 months) to be completed prior to the scheduled team meetings. Communicates participant changes to team members.
Implementing / Managing Care : Ensure that meals being provided conforms to accepted nutritional industry standards and organizational / department standards, including proper serving and storage temperatures. Demonstrate thorough understanding of age-related characteristics, symptoms, and needs of participants served; provide in-service education to participants, families / caregivers, staff, and contractors regarding nutritional requirements and special dietary regimens as prescribed by the physician. Work with primary care physician to develop nutrition plan and to implement physician orders as necessary and as appropriate to dietary standards. Provide participant and family education in coordination of 24-hour care delivery. Document all nutrition interventions and recommendations accurately and within departmental time requirements into patients’ charts. Supervise meal service delivery to participants attending day health center, including coordinating meal service with outside vendors, where applicable. Understand and demonstrate respect for patient rights and utilize established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.
Evaluation : Observe, monitor, and record participant nutritional intake as planned and recommend any variation with nutritional plan, with appropriate rationale. Monitor participant weight and note significant changes to recommend dietary changes as appropriate. Review diet orders in charts to ensure appropriateness.
Leadership : Recognize department problems and take responsibility for documentation; demonstrate active participation in QI processes; proactively report any deficiencies or issues with food service vendor(s) to Center Director.
Interdisciplinary Team : Participate as an active and cooperative member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attend staff meetings and take part in participant care planning.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an ADA-accredited institution.
Minimum 1 year work experience as a Dietitian.
Clinical dietetics for geriatric population.
Registered member of the ADA and registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
CDE status preferred, but not required; must be CDE eligible in 24 months.
1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare / Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug scre
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Work effectively in a team environment.
Basic computer skills and use of electronic mail.
Communicate effectively and openly with other Interdisciplinary Team members on patient status and needs.
Teach, think analytically, and provide nutritional guidance and education to geriatric participants and their families.
Only act within the scope of his / her authority to practice.
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Pass a criminal background which will verify that the candidate is : not excluded from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs; has not been convicted of criminal offenses related to their involvement in Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act; and have not been convicted of physical, sexual, drug or alcohol abuse.
