Dietitian PD - Food & Nutrition - Vineland

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited college.
• Completion of ADA approved dietetic internship program.
• One-year experience in dietetics in an acute care setting is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Registration Eligible.
• Registration required within 6 months of hire.

Position Responsibilities

Documents all relevant aspects of medical nutrition therapy/assessments in accordance with standards of care per monthly chart audits:

• Consults are completed within 48 hours of referral.
• Appropriate risk factor is assigned.
• Appropriate charting format is used (scorecard).
• Documentation appropriate for age.
• Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies.

Attends 80% of patient, department, and hospital meetings:

• Patient Care Management Meetings.
• Committee Meetings.
• Department In-services.

Educates patients and consumers on nutritional care:

• Individual, one – on – one education.
• Group classes.
• Community speaking engagements.

Monitors menus and prepares diet patterns:

• In compliance with physician's orders.
• Timely and accurately.

Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel:

• Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable.

Assists with care & maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Maintains department records and files:

• Monthly report.
• Accurate and current communication/patient visit log.

Enhances professional growth and development:

• Attends seminars/lectures for CEU for RD status.
• Familiar with current literature from professional journals.

Prepares written documentation as required by department:

• Meal Rounds.
• Test Trays.

Participates in department in services as assigned.

Meets minimum requirement of 80% score on competency.

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