Registered Dietitian BSS

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 96.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

403(b)

Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Discount tickets

Discounts on dining/shopping

Zusammenfassung

Banner Health is seeking a per diem Registered Dietitian to manage nutrition assessments and care plans at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. You will provide patient counseling, develop nutrition education materials, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Per diem status means flexible shifts and no guaranteed hours. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, RD eligibility, and licensure with 2024 being a milestone for RD

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or equivalent coursework.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible.
• As of 2024, Master’s degree required to take the RD exam.
• Must obtain RD credentials within 6 months of hire.
• Must maintain state licensure and registration.
• Strong communication and prioritization in a healthcare setting.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and write nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on care policies.
• Develop education materials and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Mentor staff and participate in training as needed.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition knowledge

Effective communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree (preferred by 2024)

RD eligibility

Current RD licensure/eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Banner Health.

Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career or supplement it with Banner Health.

As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health Per Diem team member, you will enjoy:

• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (work when you are available)
• Weekly pay
• 403(b)
• Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping/Auto discounts

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours, and no medical benefits package is offered.

Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

For Banner Staffing Services (BSS) team members, the food handlers' card is required within 30 days of hire.

SHIFTS: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix Sunday- Saturday 7am-4pm varied weekdays and some weekends

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages a complex caseload of patients by providing comprehensive nutritional assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams, developing and managing all aspects of appropriate nutrition care plans and monitoring outcomes of plans. Provides patient and family nutrition counseling and education. Develops Nutrition Standards of Practice and Education material in collaboration with peers. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Care team providing input into patient care policies, programs, quality improvement activities and provides in-service education in areas of expertise.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides comprehensive nutrition assessment of patients' nutritional needs, to include nutrition-focused physical exams as appropriate. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence-based standards and established practice guidelines.
2. Demonstrates and maintains competency in enteral and parenteral clinical practice protocols and oral nutrition management standard of practice as demonstrated by successful completion of initial competency exams and ongoing evaluation.
3. Writes orders to initiate and manage the nutrition care and of all assigned patients including those receiving nutrition support (parenteral and enteral nutrition) per protocols.
4. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates effectively to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Provides pertinent information in the medical records, patient plans of care and/or clinical pathways while meeting requirements of regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CMS, State and Local Agencies).
5. Provides nutrition education to patients, families, staff and other health care team professionals through the development of effective teaching materials and in-service programs; Evaluates patient and/or family response to education.
6. Provides leadership in area of coverage, monitors proper patient care procedures and acts as liaison with nursing areas. May participate in process improvement teams. Serves as mentor to new staff and interns where assigned.
7. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities in clinical areas to ensure optimal nutrition care outcomes are achieved. May participate in outcome studies as needed. In some roles, this position may manage assigned staff: recruits, selects, trains, evaluates, manages performance.
8. This position interacts with patients, families, health care providers and nutrition and dietary staff in support of providing high quality nutrition assessment, care planning, delivery and measurement of outcomes. Position communicates effectively and provides education to ensure optimum nutritional care. Position works independently and provides guidance to nutrition services staff in the development of nutrition plans. Position may also provide community education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess knowledge of nutrition and dietetics demonstrated through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible based on academic and professional requirements as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Effective January 1, 2024 CDR requires a minimum of Master's degree to be eligible to take the registration examination.
• Must possess RD credentials within 6 months of hire.
• Must hold current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be able to maintain ongoing registration verification of registration annually.
• Maintains current licensure as required by State law.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and function independently.
• Must be effective at prioritizing assigned patient case load.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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