Clinical Dietitian – Float

Jobtailor; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide evidence-based nutrition care in an acute care setting. The role includes assessing nutrition risk, developing feeding plans, counseling patients and families, and coordinating with physicians and the broader care team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, RD licensure with 2+ years in acute care, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with at least two years in acute care
• Strong English communication and documentation skills
• Effective time management and team player
• Proficient in data interpretation and nutrition calculations

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient nutrition risk using evidence-based care
• Develop parental and enteral feeding regimes
• Create and implement nutrition protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families
• Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals
• Document nutrition diagnoses and plan of care accurately in EMR
• Engage in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions
• Stay current with research and revise practices accordingly
• Educate and train interdisciplinary team members and students
• Support waste reduction and service improvement opportunities

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments.
• Include 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.
• Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
• Plan, implement, and adapt nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiological needs.
• Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Monitor and evaluate patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determine change if indicated.
• Perform patient, family, and caregiver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporate best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
• Educate and train interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
• Foster teamwork and establish effective strategies to implement innovative programs which lead to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
• Support quality improvement, research, and outcome studies.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
• Document accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record.
• Remain current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporate this into current programs and services.
• Support the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
• Comply with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Participate in and attend departmental meetings, team development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Serve as an active member on multidisciplinary teams and/or committees.
• Ensure national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.
• Review research/peer-reviewed publications and practice recommendations and modify practice as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Years of Experience: 1 (Required)
• 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.
• Registered, Licensed Dietitian with at least two or more years' experience in the acute care setting.
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based nutrition care, including the development and implementation of nutrition plans, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in nutrition assessment, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.