Dietitian

WEST PARK; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily pay option

PTO package

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

401k available

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

West Park is seeking a Dietitian to join our nursing team. The role focuses on performing comprehensive nutritional assessments on admission, counseling patients on well-balanced nutrition, and creating individualized meal plans that consider medical, cultural, and ethical factors.

The Dietitian will provide weekly counseling to patients and families, report updates during rounds, and maintain strict documentation while protecting patient information.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive nutritional assessment of each patient upon admission.
• Weekly individual nutrition counseling for patients and families.
• Maintenance of timely documentation and reports per policies.
• Protect patient health information and ensure accountability.

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
• Counsels patients on balanced nutrition in individual sessions and group discussions
• Prepares individualized meal plans considering medical, nutritional, cultural, religious, and ethical needs
• Provides weekly nutrition counseling for patients and families as needed
• Updates nutritional status weekly as part of team rounds/meetings
• Completes documentation in a timely manner per policies
• Safeguards patient protected health information
• Monitors meals and snacks, modeling normal eating with disordered patients
• Communicates with referring/outpatient dietitian during admission, treatment, and discharge

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Meal planning

Documentation

Team communication

Job description

West Park is looking for a Dietitian to join our incredible team!

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!

Dietitian Benefits:

• Competitive wagesbased on experience
• Daily pay option available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k available
• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
• Complementary uniform
• Friendly work environment
• Referral bonus

Dietitian Responsibilities:

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
• Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conduct group nutrition discussions
• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including; medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns
• Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
• Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
• Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients protected health information
• Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients
• Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to program, during course of treatment as needed, and upon discharge from program

Join us at Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehab, a member of St. Ignatius, and start a career that's not just about work, but about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Your future starts here. Come be a part of our extraordinary team!

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