Clinical Dietitian

BJC Home Care; Missouri; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Disability insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Zusammenfassung

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian (new grad or experienced) to provide medical nutrition therapy to a diverse patient population. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interprofessional team, adherence to guidelines, and contribution to patient healing within a Magnet-certified hospital.

The position supports opportunities across patient, retail and catering nutrition services.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Dietitian Lic for State Employed and Registered Dietitian credentials preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assess nutrition needs and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Evaluate barriers to adherence and patient/caregiver understanding of the plan.
• Assimilate new research into clinical practice and adapt care accordingly.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Propose workflow changes to improve efficiency and care delivery.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work performance.

Kenntnisse

Interprofessional teamwork

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient care

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Dietitian software

Jobbeschreibung

Additional Information About the Role

Looking for an opportunity to experience with a diverse patient population? Barnes Jewish Hospital has an opening for a new grad or an experienced Clinical Dietitian! Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

• PRN (as needed)
• Non benefits eligible
• Schedule flexibility

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

the Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient, Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus.¿ This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services, Queeny Tower Restaurant, three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars.¿ It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors and employees with excellent customer service.¿ Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process.¿ Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This position maintains high level of involvement and visibility in patient care areas. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD , CSO, CSG , CSR, Weight Management; Adult, Ped, Adolescent. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.

Responsibilities

• Includes responsibilities of RD I plus assesses the needs for additional testing, evaluates additional sites for nutrition support and anticipates potential complications.
• Includes responsibilities of RD I plus determines whether barriers to understanding are present and impacting the patient’s/caregiver’s compliance with the nutrition intervention/plan. Evaluates patient’s ability to adhere to the plan of care during health care treatment.
• Assimilates new research outcomes and translates results into practice. Identifies key questions in clinical decision making, extracts research, and adjusts practice based on strength of this evidence.
• Evaluates best available research/evidence in conjunction with other health care professionals to individualized patient/ client care.
• Proposes changes to workflow patterns to improve organizational efficiency and patient/client care outcomes.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Dietitn Lic for State Employed
• Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer