Jeff Temp - Clinical Dietician

Job Details

Jeff Temps, Jefferson's in-house temporary service, is seeking experienced Clinical Dieticians to apply for our temporary pool to support our Center City locations. We invite you to be a part of a select team committed to superior care.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm/5pm

The Clinical Dietitian delivers comprehensive nutrition support and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patients' medical goals. This role involves educating patients about their diet and nutrition plans and acting as a key nutrition resource for medical and nursing staff, as well as other healthcare team members. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy based on established standards of care and practice guidelines.

Inpatient Clinical Dietitians responsibilities may include managing resources cost-effectively, supervising Food Service Supervisors and Patient Food Service Assistants to ensure quality nutrition and food services and participating in patient care rounds.

Ambulatory Clinical Dietitians in specialty departments are responsible for the clinical nutrition care of patients with complex or specialized dietary needs. The Clinical Dietitian in specialty departments functions as a professional consultant and member of the health care team providing high quality, evidence-based nutrition care for their designated specific patient population.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Acts as the primary advocate for patients' nutrition care, assessing and determining nutritional needs based on age and disease-specific requirements.
• Develops, implements, and monitors nutrition interventions to ensure their effectiveness and outcomes.
• Provide individual and/or group nutritional education to patients, families, and caregivers, serving as a resource for students, medical staff, and healthcare team members.
• Conducts nutrition assessments, evaluates the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and communicates necessary dietary adjustments with physicians.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in alignment with Jefferson's core values, maintaining regular, punctual attendance.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Proficiency in patient education and counseling.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. (Required) Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred for those registered prior to January 1, 2024 and required for those graduating after January 1, 2024.
• AND
• Experience:

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (Required within 6 months of hire)
• State licensure as a Dietitian is preferred (may be required depending on departmental policy)
• Additional Certifications may be required for in-patient or ambulatory positions (i.e. ICU-CNSC)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.