Clinical Dietician - Pickerington

Berger Health System; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Pickerington area to provide evidence-based nutrition care, assess nutrition risk, and develop feeding plans for patients. The role includes creating protocols, participating in quality initiatives, and educating patients, families, and staff.

The position is part-time casual (as needed) with day shifts and mileage reimbursement for travel between Pickerington Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition required.
• Ohio RD licensure or eligible required; must obtain RD credential within 6 months if not yet.
• Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and math skills; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and the health care team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate and train staff, students, and interns.
• Document accurately in electronic medical records.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

English communication

Nutrition calculations

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure (OBDL)

Registered Dietitian (RD) - Ohio

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

***This is a part-time casual (as needed), day shift position at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. Coverage for Grant Medical Center as well if able. Mileage reimbursement for travel***

JOB SUMMARY

Utilize evidence-based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop parental and enteral feeding regimes. Create and implement nutrition protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Years of Experience: 1 (Required)
• Registered, Licensed Dietitian with at least two or more years' experience in the acute care setting (Required - must achieve Registered Dietician credential within 6 months of date of hire)
• Limited permit required if Registered Dietitian credential has not been obtained at time of hire.
• Effective time management skills/organization and be a self-starter and team player.
• Excellent analytic, communication, and documentation skills. Able to communicate effectively in English in-person, in writing, and on the telephone, utilize language services as needed; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to organize technical work; demonstrate excellent planning, problem solving, analysis, documentation, presentation, and organization skills; analyze and interpret data, processes and needs based on limited information; organize work and resources; define problems and solutions, prioritize workload; make recommendations; manage time effectively and plan and implement objectives effectively.
• For certain assignments, an advanced degree and/or certification (CNSD, CDE, CNCP), and/or a minimum of two years' experience in acute care setting with a focus on the assigned specialized assignment may be desired.
• Utilize pertinent medical data to develop and implement a nutrition plan of care.
• Able to calculate equations to determine calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, enteral/parental formulation, etc. on select individuals.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
• Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
• Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiologic needs.
• Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
• Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
• Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement, research, and outcome studies.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
• Documents accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record.
• Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.
• Supports the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Participates in and attends departmental meetings, team development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams and/or committees.
• Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.
• Reviews research/peer-reviewed publications and practice recommendations and modifies practice as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 80%: Direct patient care activities (i.e. nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.)
• 20%: Indirect patient care activities (i.e. record keeping, team education sessions, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure
• Ohio Dietetics Board, RD - Registered Dietician
• Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Job Description

• Work Shift: Day
• Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed
• Department Nutrition Services Clinical

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