Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of optimum assistance through planning and implementation of nutritional services to patients and the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan of care based on an assessment of nutritional needs and correlated with other health care plans and departmental standards. Utilize appropriate tools, compatible with department standards, in the provision of nutritional care. • Counsel individuals and families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, and economics. Adapt plans to the individual's lifestyle. • Evaluate nutritional care and provide follow-up for continuity of care. • Communicate appropriate dietetic history and nutritional care data through the electronic medical record. • Participate in health care team rounds and serve as a consultant on nutritional care. Provide dietetic and nutritional consultative services as assigned. • Compile and utilize pertinent operational data to ensure provision of quality nutritional care. Interpret, evaluate, and utilize current research related to nutritional care. • Provide nutritional education to students and personnel. Compile/develop educational materials and use them as aids in nutrition education. • Utilize human effort and resources efficiently and effectively. Evaluate food served for conformance to quality standards and dietary prescriptions. • Serve on committees as assigned. • Orient and train new employees as assigned. • Pursue continuing education opportunities that enhance job duties. • Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) • Assess and document appropriate criteria for malnutrition diagnosis and coding • Manage tube feedings (TF) • Manage parenteral nutrition (TPN/PPN)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food Service, or Nutrition Sciences. Master's Degree preferred. Experience: None Substitution: Registry eligible for Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association may substitute for Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

Credentials

• Dietitian, Licensed (Required)
• Dietitian, Registered (Required) Within 6 months of hireWithin 6 months of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: 64 hrs per pay

Location: Plateau Medical Center Hospital

Location of Job: Plateau Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jamie L. Douglas jamie.douglas@vandaliahealth.org