Registered Dietitian - FT - Days - Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute - 15406

Registered Dietitian - FT - Days - Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

Position Summary:

Provides state of the art nutrition assessment, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in a variety of settings, to patients and their families/care-partners, helping to optimize their health needs. Participates in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and/or reviewing the work of others. Has responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient centered health and wellness program. Collaborates with others in identifying the needs, developing and providing clinical programs and services. Promotes and disseminates quality nutrition and wellness information to professionals and the public following established Clinic Division guidelines. Participates in case management and patient care plans and goal setting.

Position Education/Qualifications:

• College degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required
• Registered with the American Dietetic Association, State Licensure, required or must sit for the exam within six months of eligibility.
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Some evening or weekend work may be required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Position requires travel, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required

Job Knowledge/Experience:

• At least 1 1/2 years experience in an MD office or three (3) years of education/counseling (with chronic diseases).
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations
• High degree of competency/experience in general. Able to respond to patient needs by interpreting facial expressions and/or verbal communications
• Requires good organizational skills, reasoning ability and good independent judgment and working with frequent interruptions
• Skill in nutritional principles through appropriate assessment of status/needs and development of care plan based on appropriate nutritional adequacy through functional medicine assessment
• Skill in patient/staff education by effectively developing and conducting educations programs in an enthusiastic, motivational manner with a professional manner and image, in front of groups and serving as a resource within the department
• Skill in participating effectively as a member of interdisciplinary team, interacting appropriately with physicians, nurses, and other health educators
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of patients, families, and staff, to help patients problem-solving about making appropriate lifestyle changes

Responsibilities:

Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices

Work directly with the physician to develop and implement clinical/education programs that service patient needs. This includes determining market and patient expectations/needs and developing programs collaboratively with others

Assess patient nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Helps determine care plan for each patient

Attend appropriate practice committee meetings to remain involved and active member of clinical and educational staff. Actively participate in patient case management and goal setting.

Participates in quality control/quality improvement activities within one's scope of practice that promotes quality service.

Participates in the development, updating and revision of educational materials, and participates in educational seminars and support groups as needed.

Provides ongoing nutritional counseling regarding implementation of weight loss or other strategy as prescribed by the physician

Provide state of the art nutrition assessment and education. Applies accepted standards of care and education adopted by the practice as indicated to patients and their families/care-partners to help optimize nutritional management.

Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation in EMR, meeting standards and providing needed information for clinic and department evaluation and actions. Demonstrates ability to incorporate current research and practice into educational materials, protocols, policy and procedures, and participates in research projects as required/requested.

Evaluate and assess patient's management and education needs, self care behaviors, obstacles to successful implementation of recommendations in a variety of settings.

Develop individualized education and management plans to include appropriate follow-up.

Provide management consultation in person and over the phone to patients

Coordinate consultations and referrals and facilitate communication between patient and providers as needed.

Measure and documents through written tests and/or verbal demonstration, patients understanding of information taught.

Coordinates and participates in case management, including community referrals and establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships with hospital personnel.

Maintains professional registration and certification and state licensure

Stays up to date on current thought and research in functional medicine strategies by attending conferences, reading relevant literature, and using Internet resources as available ensuring that the practice Education Services as well as one's professional services are consistent with the provision of state-of-the-art care. Remains current in teaching learning principles and utilizes a variety of education delivery options.

Other duties as assigned.

Lines of Responsibilities:

1. Office Manager ? 2. Practice Administrator ? 3. Chief Ambulatory Officer

Other information:

Customer Service:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

Age Specific:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

• Light/moderate lifting up to 30 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
• Kneeling
• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 30 lbs.
• Walking
• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Standing/Squatting
• Straight pulling
• Sitting
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Repeated bending
• Stooping/Bending
• Reaching above shoulder
• Climbing Stairs
• Simple grasping
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Depth Perceptions needed
• Ability to see
• Identify Colors
• Operating office equipment
• Twisting
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to Count
• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
• Operating Personal Vehicle
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Ability to deal with stress

OSHA Category - III

B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: OSHA Category III

D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to