Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)

Jimmy Jazz

Cherokee (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term and long term disability

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Funeral leave

Jury duty

Flex spending

EAP

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, IA is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families at nutrition risk, identified by physicians or other providers for nutrition-related problems, prevention, or wellness.

The RDN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure nutrition needs are met, manages nutrition support when needed, and assists in discharge planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is required.
Licensed Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in Iowa is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred: 1+ year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling to inpatients and outpatients.
Complete nutritional assessments and coordinate education and menus.
Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement efforts.
Manage resources and assist with budget and policies.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Behavior change

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Job description

Location 300 SIOUX VALLEY DR,Cherokee, IA, 51012-1205,United States

REGISTERED DIETICIAN NUTRITIONIST (RDN)

Anticipated Schedule: Flexible hours Monday- Friday. 24-40 hours/week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families who are screened at nutrition risk, identified with nutrition risk, and/or referred by physicians or other healthcare providers for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, management of nutrition support, to meet regulatory requirements, or for prevention and wellness. The RDN is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The RDN ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, including when nutrition support (enteral or parenteral) initiation and/or management is necessary, during patient care, clinic visits, and unit/clinic rounds.

The RDN works independently and performs business and supervisory functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Completes nutritional assessment of inpatients and outpatients for both Cherokee Regional Medical Center and Heartland Care Center.
Coordinates patient education, diet instructions, and menu preparations.
Provides medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to both inpatient and outpatients in accordance with physician orders.
Participates in discharge planning with patients as needed.
Participates in coordination of the DSMT program.
Assists with the employee wellness program.
Provides nutrition education at the Wellness Center.
Reviews and approves all menus and diet manuals.
Develops and implements an effective quality improvement program for the departments (dietary, diabetes education, and nutrition).
Prepares capital and operating budgets for the nutrition department and diabetes education center.
Provides consultant services as contracted through the hospital.
Provides community nutritional education services throughout the year.
Works in conjunction with Dietary Manager to:
Promote philosophy, goals, and objectives of the department and hospital.
Maintain compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Meet approved operating expense budget or accounts for any variances. Works with other departments to assure cost savings for the hospital.
Coordinate the development and revision of department policies and procedures.
Plan educational/in-service programming for the development of staff.
Know aspects of all positions in dietary and routinely participate in department activities to assess staff knowledge, performance, and department requirements.
Oversee menu planning with appropriate staff.
Work with administration and staff to ensure state and hospital standards are met.

Requirements

Education:

Required: Undergraduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

License/Registration/Certification:

Required: Licensed Registered DieticianNutritionist in state of Iowa
Required: Valid driver’s license

Experience:

Preferred: 1+ years of healthcare experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.
Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical nutrition therapy, human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition support services.
Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.
Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and support services.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to organize tasks and function independently.
Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.