Dietitian - PRN

STGi; City of Watertown (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

STGi's VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is seeking a Clinic Dietitian to provide or supervise a full range of professional dietetic services in program development, nutrition education, and clinical care. The role includes medical nutrition therapy, quality improvement, and nutrition research activities within an interdisciplinary team.

The Dietitian will collaborate with the PACT staff, including physicians and nurses, to integrate nutrition care into the patient’s overall treatment

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college and completion of an ACEND/CADE didactic program.
• Must possess one advanced practice credential (CNSC, CSR, CSG, CDE, or CSO).
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.

Mansioni

• Independently plan, develop, and direct all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, coordinating with the Veteran, family, and community.
• Gather data to diagnose nutrition problems and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Evaluate outcomes of nutrition interventions and revise plans as needed; provide counseling and education.

Conoscenze

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

CPR/BLS (AHA/MTN)

Detail oriented

Clinical nutrition practice (1 year)

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree from ACEND/CADE program

Advanced practice credential (CNSC/CSR/CSG/CDE/CSO)

RD/RDN credential

NPI

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Clinic Dietitian at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) performs or supervises others in providing a full range of professional dietetic services in areas of program development and organization, food preparation and service, patient therapy and education, and research. Clinical Dietitians perform duties in the areas of medical nutrition and education, and are responsible for clinical nutrition management, quality improvement, and the nutritional phase of medical research studies. Dietitians work closely with the clinic PACT team staff, such as physicians and nurses, to integrate the patient’s nutritional care into the total treatment program.

Essential Functions

• Independently plan, develop, and direct all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Support the facility’s mission and coordinate nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran’s family, and the community.
• Gather nutritional data and evidence to diagnose nutrition‑specific problems for patients. Develop and implement an individualized, specialized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives. Develop clinically significant goals that will resolve the nutrition diagnosis.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Evaluate the patient’s response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and revise the plan appropriately as conditions change. Refer patients for other counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate. Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient. Adapt nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to the client’s level of understanding.
• Manage the VA MOVE Weight Management Program and conduct group education for weight management classes. Provide individual weight management counseling, when clinically appropriate, for MOVE Program patients. Complete comprehensive pre‑ and post‑surgery assessment of bariatric surgery candidates.
• Serve as the nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, and other allied health care professionals. Collaborate with and advise the interdisciplinary health care team on nutritional recommendations, goals, and efficacy of nutrition therapy.

Required Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Electronic Medical Records, and computer maneuverability.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi‑task.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).
• Preferred: one (1) year of recent clinical nutrition practice experience.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university and completion of a didactic program in dietetics accredited by ACEND/CADE.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)).
• Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as confirmed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average‑weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment.
• Respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation

Pay rate: Starting at $34.61/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.