Registered Dietitian
St. Charles Health SystemAbout the role
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Registered Dietitian Tier 1
REPORTS TO POSITION: Nutrition and Diabetes Manager
DEPARTMENT: Nutrition and Diabetes
DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 30, 2017
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Department provides services in the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Registered Dietitian Tier 1 at St. Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Assesses patients’ nutritional needs and implements and monitors appropriate nutrition care plan in a variety of inpatient settings.
Works closely with healthcare providers, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care for all patients.
Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations.
Provides individual and group nutrition education in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Complete competency checklist annually.
Performs nutritional assessment using age appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
Participates and assists in a variety of quality improvement projects.
Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
Complete 1 clinical practice requirements per year, listed separately.
Complete 15 CEU’s per calendar year.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship.
Preferred: Master’s degree
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification withi
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