Registered Dietitian, LTC

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to implement nutrition interventions for patients and monitor outcomes. You will coordinate the plan of care with the health care team and document NFPE findings.

The role includes serving as a preceptor to dietetic interns and participating in department quality improvement; emphasis on evidence-based practice and professional performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition.
• Licensed Dietician (MO) and Registered Dietitian (CDR) credentials.
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patients.
• Coordinate the plan of care with the health care team.
• Document NFPE findings and apply NFPE criteria.
• Serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns and participate in improvement projects.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process (NCP) ADIME

NFPE

Evidence Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Licensed Dietician (MO)

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Dietitian is the nutrition professional that develops and oversees the implementation of nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients nutrition diagnosis. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care/interventions and consulting with other members of the health care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Practice (Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention/Plan of Care and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation. Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Professional Performance (Quality In Practice, Competency/Accountability, Provisions of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Applications of Knowledge and Utilization and Management of Resources). Uses Nutrition Care Process (NCP) ADIME-assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patient's nutritional assessment. Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documenting clinical criteria to demonstrate patients with malnutrition. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team regarding patients nutrition plan of care. Completes yearly department competency and other performance improvement projects as assigned. Uses Evidence Based Practice in patient care. Serves as a preceptor to dietetic interns. Employee has 90 days from hire to get their secondary state license.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Dietician (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Dietitian - Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Part Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings.