Clinical Dietitian 2/Dialysis with a
Company: Employer
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Dietitian 2 provides nutrition therapy
and education to patients, families and the community. Performs
nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans.
Develops and conducts educational programs and in service training
programs. Participates in multi disciplinary patient rounds and
patient case conferences. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Conducts
patient nutrition assessments on a combination of low and higher
acuity patients within scope of practice, which may include both
inpatient and outpatient. Utilizes assessment techniques which take
into consideration the various needs of age specific populations as
well as cultural, religious and ethnic concerns. Provides
appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition
care plan in the patient s medical record, including nutrition
assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward
goals in the course of performing primary duties. Assesses
educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning.
Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, taking
into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to
meet patient learning needs. Provides education to both low and
higher acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education
to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and overall
workplace safety standards within the Food and Nutrition
Department, if applicable. Evaluates achievement of learning
objectives by the patient and family. Provides appropriate
follow-up in accordance with the patient s treatment goals, and
refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health
services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations to lead to a
correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient s problems and
progress while maintaining safety and professional standards.
Interacts with medical staff as well as food and nutrition staff to
ensure conformance with medical nutrition therapy. Interacts
effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care
that is integrated and compatible with the patient focused medical
and nutritional goals. Leads team conferences and provide food and
nutrition related in services to other medical staff as required.
Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols.
Participates in quality assurance program by assisting in
development of patient care criteria and analyzing actual care
delivered. Participates in organizing and executing health fairs
and other related community events. Assists in the development,
research and revision of facility policies. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health
information. Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve
patient and customer service concerns. Ability to give clear,
concise and complete education and instructions. Works well in a
patient-centered environment as an integral team player. Ability to
adapt communication style to suit different audiences. Empathetic
listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and
tactful. Ability to calm upset patient in a composed and
professional demeanor. Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.
BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k)
savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition
Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:
Bachelor s EXPERIENCE: 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitians (RD)
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/13/2022
Keywords: Employer, Killeen , Clinical Dietitian 2/Dialysis with a, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas
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