CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Covenant HealthCare

Saginaw (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will deliver medical nutrition therapy, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's in Nutrition or Dietetics, internship completion, and RD registration progression. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff, with CBORD/EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and completion of Dietetic Internship.
Registration eligible with successful completion of CDR exam.
Strong computer and software skills including EPIC and CBORD.

Responsibilities

Provide nutrition assessments and medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients.
Develop and update individualized care plans and patient education materials.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize nutritional status.
Document care in the medical record and monitor outcomes.
Actively participate in quality improvement and community education.

Skills

Computer literacy

EPIC knowledge

CBORD knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nutrition or Dietetics

Dietetic Internship completed

CDR registration in progress

Tools

EPIC

CBORD Nutrition

Job description

Overview

The Registered Dietitian (RD) demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Overview

The Registered Dietitian responsible for the leadership and coordination of work processes, output and outcomes in support of providing quality nutrition care in assigned areas. This person will develop individualized age appropriate care plans utilizing standards deemed appropriate for the age. Care of the patient will be in collaboration with other team members as well as patient/family in the decision making process. The RD is responsible for implementation, monitoring, and control of the plan of treatment, the care to improve or maintain nutritional status, education on dietary restrictions and life style changes. The RD will consider cultural, religious practices, emotional barriers, desires, motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriers. The RD is a resource to other health professionals and works as a part of the interdisciplinary team regarding nutrition intervention for patients across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care including:

Nutrition assessments, nutrition screens, nutrition education, Nutrition Care Level III, calorie count, enteral and parenteral assessments with recommendations
Provides medical nutrition therapy for patients with and recovering from COVID-19.
Adjustment of diets, increasing more restrictions for already imposed conditions within guidelines of physician diet order
Documentation of patient care in the medical record
Monitors follow-up care in a consistent, high quality, and timely manner
Assist in the decrease in length of stay by aggressive nutrition intervention and timely diet education.
Active participant of healthcare teams including patient care conferences and P & T committee
Approves patient menus and supplements. Patient, family, and caretaker dietary counseling.
Responsible for development and ongoing updates of educational material.
Provides nutrition education to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis
Develops and coordinates outside speaking engagements for the community
Develop and provide education to nursing staff, speech therapist, Family Practice Residency Inservices and Developmental Clinic for Peds
Actively uses CBORD Nutrition Services Suites software for monitoring patient care, and a few RD's will be asked to be a super user to uphold the quality and changes in CBORD and EPIC
Aid in the responsibility for meeting revenue and expenses through outpatient counseling, nutrition education classes, and by being proactive in the development of additional Medical Nutrition Therapy services.
Preceptor for Dietitian Interns
Actively involved in the Quality Improvement Program by developing new standards and performing quality improvement studies and membership on Performance Improvement Teams
Assists in Care Plan development to ensure appropriate and quality nutrition care is received consistently, including collaboration with other hospital services (med staff, nursing, pharmacy, social work, etc).
Engages in the Customer Service Team and assists in implementing customer service improvements
Contributes to the passing of inspections in the department by meeting standards for regulatory agencies (ACHC)
Seeks out opportunities to constantly improve, upgrade, and simplify the care and services provided to customers
Responsible for a clinical audit for RD bi-yearly
Provides direction and leadership for Hospitality Ambassadors, and Food Service Workers
Assumes leadership role and responsibility in absence of the Clinical Nutrition Manager
Assumes responsibility to expand knowledge of dietetics and enhances current competencies through continuing education, graduate classes, going to seminars, and attending intern literature searches and case studies
Provides leadership to other health professionals and is ultimately responsible for the nutritional management of all patients in Covenant in collaboration with physicians

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Masters Degree or Grandfathered Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, and completion of Dietetic Internship
Registration eligible followed by successful completion of Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have average to high competency of computer knowledge and ability to learn new software.
Preferable knowledge of EPIC and CBORD Medical Terminology Diet Information.
Anatomy & Physiology.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong Customer Service skills.
Strong Communication skills.
Ability to work either independently or in a group.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to handle stressful situations

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Constant lifting up to 10 lbs.
Constant carrying and visual accommodation.
Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, near vision, midrange vision, far vision and color vision.
Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
Occasional pushing, pulling, crouching, twisting, depth perception and field of vision.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plans with employer match
Paid time off to support work-life balance
Employee wellness programs and mental health support
Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities