Registered Dietitian Per Visit

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle for home visits

Job summary

Western CT Home Care Inc. is seeking a registered dietitian to plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care for home health patients in Connecticut.

You will collaborate with physicians and the home care team, document findings, and provide patient and caregiver education in home visits. The role requires a master’s degree in nutrition or dietetics, CT RD licensure, and at least six months of related experience, with an emphasis on using electronic medical records and maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition or dietetics required.
• CT Registered Dietitian license and driver’s license required.
• Minimum six months of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on patient assessment and physician orders.
• Instructs home care staff on nutrition counseling and dietary plans.
• Communicates with the care team and documents activities in the medical record.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient records.
• Attends case conferences and team meetings.
• Follows organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Numerical calculations

Clinical documentation interpretation

Team communication

Education

Master's degree in nutrition or dietetics

CT RD license

Driver's license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary:

Plans, organizes, and conducts nutrition consults to home health patients based on patient need and physician orders. Functions as a member of the home care team with expertise in nutritional counseling.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs of the patient, input from the patient and/or patient representative/caregiver, and current evidence-based practices. The plan is included in the patient's treatment plan and medical record and communicated to the physician and home health care team.
• 2. Instructs home care staff to: A) Provide appropriate counseling to patients/caregivers in the home setting; B) Evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections; C) Adapt plans to the patient's lifestyle as appropriate; D) Re-evaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care.
• 3. Communicates effectively with all team members, patients/patient representatives/caregivers through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic documentation.
• 4. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient clinical records and information.
• 5. Attends case conferences and staff meetings as appropriate.
• 6. Complies with the organizations' policies and procedures.
• 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:� This position requires a minimum formal education of a master�s degree in nutrition or dietetics and minimum of six months� job-related experience.

License: State of CT Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist license and current valid driver's license.

Required Skills:� Proficient use of computer-based electronic medical records; ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as proportions, percentages, volume; ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical documentation from members of the home health team.

Other Information:

Access to a good working vehicle to support visits to patients' homes.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:

Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit:

2127

Department:

Registered Dietician

Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

$29.65 - $55.55 Hourly