Sr. Clinical Dietitian

Berger Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a registered dietitian nutritionist to assess and reassess nutrition risk, develop care plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The role involves counseling patients and families, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team, and performing feeding tube tasks as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Ohio licensure, and national certifications. Daily responsibilities include education, documentation, and collaboration within the Weight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure (ODBL) required.
• Specialized certifications per national standards will be reviewed by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards and documents nutrition diagnoses.
• Develops and monitors nutrition care plans and initiates appropriate feeding routes.
• Coordinates therapy with physicians and other health professionals; participates in rounds and care planning.
• Educates patients and families on nutrition therapy and adapts education to learning style.
• Performs feeding tube tasks including placement, repositioning, and maintenance as applicable.
• Maintains accurate EMR documentation and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Clinical documentation

Feeding tube care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Ohio Dietetics Licensure (ODBL)

Tools

EMR

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:

Utilize evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to assess and reassess nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop and implement nutrition care plans to support oral and/or nutrition support needs. Participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education. Primarily working in dedicated area of expertise, supported by board certification in a nutrition specialty. Specialty areas include but not limited to NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, pediatrics, oncology, transplant, and geriatrics.

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. Performs tasks required by feeding tube consults including placing, repositioning, and replacing tubes, inserting, and repairing nasal retainment device, and other duties related to tube insertion and maintenance, as applicable. 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. 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. Performs quality improvement, research, and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements. Documents accurately, completely, and appropriately in electronic medical record. Assists in the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures. Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment. 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. Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams. Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable. Other duties as assigned. Other duties may include but are not limited to: Performs tasks associated with feeding tube consults including placing, repositioning, and replacing tubes, inserting, and repairing nasal retainment device, and other duties related to tube insertion and maintenance, as applicable; Performs tasks associated with the assessment, evaluation, delivery, and maintenance of parenteral nutrition, as applicable; Performs tasks associated with educating, supporting, and advocating for patients and clients to understand and manage their weight status and associated risks using nutritional, behavioral health, medical, surgical, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise and physical activity interventions, as applicable; Performs tasks associated with the collaboration and education of patient/family members, and medical team members to better manager diabetes, while minimizing short and long-term diabetes complications, as applicable; Performs tasks associated with cardiac rehabilitation competencies in accordance with the CCRP Exam Blueprint and the CCRP Candidate Handbook, as applicable; Performs tasks associated with direct interactions with individuals at risk for, or diagnosed with, any type of malignancy or pre-malignant condition, in a variety of settings, as applicable; As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board Additional Job Description: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Certification obtained from the following nationally recognized organizations, required (other certifications not listed above will be reviewed by clinical nutrition leadership as requested on an individualized basis): National Board for Nutrition Support Certification Commission on Dietetic Registration Certifications Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education American Associate of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Inc. North American Transplant Coordinators Organization Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 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

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OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."