Clinical Dietitian

Hamilton Health Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Center recherche un Diététiste clinique pour fournir des évaluations nutritionnelles et des conseils aux patients. Ce poste nécessite un diplôme en diététique et au moins deux ans d'expérience, avec des responsabilités éducatives auprès des patients sur divers problèmes de santé. Des avantages tels que des congés payés et une assurance santé sont inclus.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, Dental & Vision

Company paid life insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Diplôme requis en diététique avec minimum 2 ans d'expérience en milieu clinique.
• Certifications en gestion de la santé diabétique préférées.
• Connaissances des réglementations de The Joint Commission sont un plus.

Responsibilities

• Développe et met en œuvre des plans de soins nutritionnels pour les patients.
• Éduque les patients sur des régimes appropriés et le processus de maladies.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelors in Science degree in Dietetics

Educational certifications in diabetic health management

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

All About Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania’s residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.

Benefits offered: In addition to your base pay, you are also eligible to receive:

• Paid time off, Catastrophic (CAT)/Sick time, Birthday holiday, and 7 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision,
• Company paid life insurance.
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian position is responsible for providing in-depth nutrition assessment, counseling, and follow-ups for patients based on the referrals of medical providers. Includes, however is not limited to; chart review, data collection of biochemical and anthropometric measurements, dietary history, medical history and physical problem assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and follows-up with nutritional care plan based on assessment and evaluation of nutritional needs and correlates them with other health care plans.
• Ensures that all referred prenatal clients are instructed on the importance of weight gain and special dietary needs during pregnancy. This includes plotting patient’s weight gain during pregnancy, assuring that prenatal clients understand the need for special vitamins/minerals during the pregnancy and to avoid drugs and alcohol during pregnancy.
• Documents pertinent data regarding nutritional care plan, problems, diet order, and evaluation in the patient medical record, maintaining confidentiality as required.
• Responsible for providing current nutrition education concepts and procedures to patients. Instruction/education on appropriate diet (in the absence of a specific diet ordered by a provider).
• Provide diet education to adults.
• Provide instruction/education on disease process, for patients including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, HIV/AIDS, failure to thrive, gastrointestinal disease, and progressive liver disease.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting as an active member and serves as a nutritional consultant. Coordinates with providers, pharmacists, nursing staff, social workers, and other HHC staff when deemed appropriate.
• Develop and obtain appropriate instruction materials for scope of care.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties within the general scope of practice as assigned.

Required Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors in Science degree in Dietetics, nutrition, and related fields
• Educational certifications in the area of diabetic health management
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in related clinical or hospital environment

Preferred Qualifications:One (1) year of working experience in medical or physician office setting. Knowledge of The Joint Commission Regulations. Bi-lingual in Spanish, Nepali, or French

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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