Clinical Dietitian - Dunklau Gardens - Full Time - Days

Best Care; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in accordance with AND SOP and SOPP. You will develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive nutrition services program for residents, participate in care planning with the care team, and ensure education and follow-up prior to discharge.

This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week but is eligible for full-time benefits, reflecting a commitment to high-quality patient nutrition and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
• Master’s degree in dietetics preferred.
• 1–2 years clinical experience with aging population preferred.
• Experience in health promotion and program development preferred.
• For Bariatric Surgery department: experience with carbohydrate restriction for pre-op and postoperative Bariatric patient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessment in the five domains of nutrition assessment as documented in the IDNT.
• Identifies nutrition diagnoses and documents using PES statements.
• Devises nutrition strategies/plans of care and creates nutrition prescriptions with the team.
• Implements and communicates nutrition plans of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes related to nutrition diagnoses and interventions.
• Integrates SOP and SOPP into practice and ongoing professional development.
• Utilizes evidence-based nutrition information in practice.
• Provides nutrition education to patients, families and caregivers prior to discharge.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency

Master’s degree in dietetics preferred

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Dunklau Gardens
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Work Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for full time benefits, but is scheduled for 30 hours a week.

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy in compliance with current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Standards of Practice (SOP), and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP).

Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive nutritional services program for residents. Completes Nutrition Assessments, MDS assessments, attends care plan and IDT meetings and is an integral member of the care team for Dunklau Gardens long term care and acute rehab residents.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Conducts nutrition assessment in the five domains of nutrition assessment as documented in the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual: Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process (IDNT):

• Food/Nutrition-Related History
• Anthropometric Measurements
• Biochemical Data, Medical Tests, and Procedures
• Nutrition-Focused Physical Findings
• Client History

Identifies specific nutrition diagnosis(es) and documents using standardize language that includes problem (p), etiology (e), and signs and symptoms(s) (PES statement (s)).

Devises specific nutrition strategies/plans of care and creates nutrition prescriptions in conjunction with patients, care givers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.

Implements and clearly communicates nutrition plans of care with interdisciplinary team; ensures nutrition interventions/plans of care are delivered and actions are carried out.

Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes directly related to nutrition diagnoses, goals, and intervention strategies to determine progress made in achieving desired nutrition care outcomes and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised.

Integrates the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) into practice, self-assessment, and professional development.

Utilizes best available research as the foundation for evidence-based practice.

Provides nutrition education to patients, families and caregivers prior to discharge through counseling, education, and training materials to ensure compliance with the established nutrition care plan.

Pursues opportunities (education, training, credentials) to advance practice in accordance with laws and regulations.

Shares current, evidence-based nutrition information with other clinical dietitians, dietetic interns, medical students, allied staff, and providers as requested to facilitate continuous learning and development.

Schedule

8am to 4:30pm

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
• Master’s degree in dietetics preferred.

Experience

• 1 – 2 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.
• Experience in health promotion and program development preferred.
• For employees in the Bariatric Surgery department: Experience with and advocate of carbohydrate restriction for the pre-op and postoperative Bariatric patient.

License/Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) board eligible, required within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist