Clinical Dietitian - Oncology Services

Trinity Health System; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking an entry-level Clinical Dietitian I to assess patients' nutritional statuses and provide tailored nutrition education. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to implement nutrition interventions and evaluate patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and be a registered dietitian.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND).
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutritional assessment and recommends suitable nutrition plans.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and monitors patient status.
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team for care enhancement.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

• As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends and counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with general patient population, as well as, with patients in more complex level of care under supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care.
• Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s). Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute toward overall patient care. Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follows up with patient as needed.
• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders. Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing tray line for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.), maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service. Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)

Licensure

• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in the state of Ohio