CLINICAL NUTRITION-REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes; On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team in a vibrant coastal community, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients' health through expert nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare providers, develop personalized treatment plans, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace a fulfilling career that values excellence and teamwork while enjoying the beauty of a coastal lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor's Program in Nutrition or related field.
• Must have a current Delaware Dietitian/Nutritionist License.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with providers to identify patients needing nutrition counseling.
• Administers medical nutrition therapy and establishes treatment plans.
• Provides nutrition counseling and education to optimize nutritional status.

Skills

Clear Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs

Crisis Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record documentation

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Shifts/Days of Week as needed. Minimum bachelor’s degree from a university or college and course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), passage of a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Licensed by the State of Delaware (LDN). Previous work experience with medical nutrition therapy in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred. Applicants must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

1. Collaboration with providers to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.
2. Administers medical nutrition therapy as part of the health care team.
3. Establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance.
4. Makes recommendations to primary care providers and assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements.
5. Electronic Health Record documentation with use of the nutrition care process, standardized terminology and appropriate forms.
6. Provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and implements/updates a nutrition plan of care.
7. Provides nutrition counseling and education to optimize nutritional status.
8. Screens for Malnutrition Risk and performs Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE) when indicated.
9. Provides appropriate Enteral Nutrition Support using ASPEN guidelines.
10. Provides appropriate Parenteral Nutrition Support monitoring and recommendations when clinically indicated.
11. Provides Hostess/Meal Delivery Support.
12. Indicates when patients are NPO or on Clear diet for > 3 days then monitors appropriately.
13. Documents BMI Screenings appropriately for low body weight, extreme obesity and for advance stroke certification.
14. Makes referrals to appropriate resources and collaborates with other disciplines as indicated.
15. Performs necessary organizational and administrative duties.
16. Maintains and completes required reports and statistics.

Qualifications

Graduate of a bachelor's Program in Nutrition or related field. Previous work experience with diet modifications in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred. Must have a current Delaware Dietitian/Nutritionist License.

Competencies Skills

Essential: Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal, Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs, Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients and Team Members, Able To Withstand Crisis Situations, Has Skills to Provide Customer Service to Patients, Team Members, and Visitors.

Credentials

Essential: LDIETNUTR - Dietician/Nutritionist, RD - Registered Dietician.

Education

Entry

USD $61,172.80/Yr.

Expert

USD $94,827.20/Yr.