What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Teton Valley Hospital?
The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides nutrition consultation and education for patients who are screened at nutrition risk, identified with nutrition risk, and/or referred by physicians or other healthcare providers for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, management of nutrition support, to meet regulatory requirements, or for prevention and wellness. The Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The Registered Dietitian ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, and/or management is necessary, during patient care, clinic visits, and unit/clinic rounds. Primary responsibilities including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress, and communicating the nutrition care plan with other members of the care team by effective verbal and written communication. The RD provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement when delegated authority by the primary service, per nutrition related protocols. The RD works independently and performs business and supervisory functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective. The RD is involved in education of providers and clinical staff and other health professionals as requested via lectures and in-service opportunities and contributes to the development and revision of organizational policies and guidelines. The RD maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
- One year of clinical and nutrition related experience
- Registered Dietitian
- Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Idaho
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Good interpersonal skills dealing with patients, visitors, and employees
- Excellent organizational and time management skills