Outpatient Dietitian

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care, assess nutrition risk, and develop feeding protocols for patients. You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, deliver counseling to patients and families, and support quality improvement initiatives within the Weight Treatment Program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and RD licensure with at least two years in acute care, with credentialing within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• 1 year of experience in nutrition/dietetics
• Must achieve RD credential within 6 months
• Limited permit if RD not yet obtained
• Excellent analytic, communication, and documentation skills
• Organize time, plan, and be a self-starter/team player
• Advanced degree/certifications may be desired
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans using medical data
• Ability to calculate calories, protein, BMI, and nutrition formulas

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards and document findings.
• Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals; participate in rounds.
• Plan and adapt nutrition care plans per physician orders.
• Provide telemedicine consultations and nutrition education.
• Educate interdisciplinary teams, students, and interns.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and compliance with regulations.
• Support quality improvement, policy development, and program evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team Player

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Dietitian (RD)

Ohio Dietetics Licensure

Advanced degree/certifications (CNSD/CDE/CNCP) desired

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Years of Experience: 1 (Required)
• Registered, Licensed Dietitian with at least two or more years' experience in the acute care setting (Required - must achieve Registered Dietician credential within 6 months of date of hire)
• Limited permit required if Registered Dietitian credential has not been obtained at time of hire.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes 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.

Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.

Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.

Teach cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to promote positive lifestyle changes.

Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams.

Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.

Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.

Supports the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures. Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.

Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.

Conducts telemedicine consultation sessions with clients to assess and analyze diet and disease prevention strategies.

Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.

Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes. Supports quality improvement, research, and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements. Documents accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record. Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Participates in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate. Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable. Other duties as assigned.

80%: Direct patient care activities (i.e., nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.)

20%: Indirect patient care activities (i.e., committee meeting attendance, record keeping, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Weight Treatment Program

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment