Clinical Dietitian I

Barnes-Jewish; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for an entry-level to experienced role. The department manages patient nutrition and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy, discharge planning, and education to improve clinical status.

The role supports diverse patient populations and involves collaboration with an interprofessional team. The position requires a Master's Degree and Dietitian licensure; Registered Dietitian preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree required.
• Dietitian licensure required by state.
• Registered Dietitian credential preferred.

Aufgaben

• Identifies nutrition problems and documents plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on nutrition support and patient understanding.
• Reviews current evidence to inform practice.
• Shares evidence-based knowledge with patients, colleagues, and the public.
• Identifies workflow improvements to maximize patient care outcomes.
• This is a safety-sensitive position with required alertness.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Ausbildung

Master's Degree

Dietitian Licensure

Registered Dietitian

Jobbeschreibung

Additional Information About The Role

• Full-Time/40 hours a week

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.

• Full-Time/40 hours a week
• Benefits eligible

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.

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT); and conducts nutrition assessment, intervention, education, discharge planning, and care coordination to address prevention and treatment of one or more acute or chronic conditions or diseases. This is an entry level position. This dietitian is focused on meeting basic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identifies nutrition related problems, determines nutrition diagnosis, prioritizes nutrition intervention and documents plan of care including writing diet orders and educating patient and families on nutrition plan of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient/client understanding of the nutrition support therapy prescription. Evaluates evidence that the nutrition intervention/plan of care is influencing a desirable change in the patient/client behavior or status.
• Reviews best available research/evidence and information for application to practice.
• Shares current, evidence-based knowledge, information with patients/clients, colleagues, and the public and tailors to the customers needs.
• Identifies efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize 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

• Master's Degree

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Dietitn Lic for State Employed
• Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

2 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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• 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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