Registered General Dietitian

Job Summary Acts as a specialty associate provider of Dietitian/Nutritionist department which involves assessment, individual and group education, and counseling of members of all ages with nutrition related diagnoses. Functions as a consultant to the practitioners and staff of Kaiser Permanente. Represents Kaiser Permanente in the community as requested and able. Essential Responsibilities Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessment of nutritional status and needs of an individual member. Provides on‑going education and counseling to members in an individual and/or group setting. Evaluates individual outcomes in accordance with goals outlined by practitioner and suggests adjusting plan of care as needed. Counsel individuals, families and groups in nutrition principles, diet and food selection and adapt teaching plan to the individuals lifestyle. Document all encounters in the medical record maintaining appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through Health Connect. Provide or develop nutrition education materials, nutrition assessment tools, and/or classes as needed. Assess the nutrition component of materials and classes offered by member health education. Provide in‑services to practitioners and staff. Partner with other members of Prevention and Health Promotion. Engage in community outreach and education working closely with Health Education, Workplace Wellness, Marketing and Community Engagement. Participate in multi‑disciplinary team care conference and serve on relevant committees and task forces. Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical information. Act as an expert resource for nutrition information and serve as editor/writer for nutrition related articles both for KP internal sources. Instruct members as needed in the use of devices related to nutrition monitoring. Monitor quality reports and perform member outreach activities. Adjust care plans and medication orders per established protocols. May perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian. Education Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition Services or related field. License, Certification, Registration Dietitian License (Georgia) Registered Dietitian from American Dietetic Association Diabetes Educator Certificate within 36 months of hire Additional Requirements Broad base/general knowledge of nutrition principles across the life cycle. Able to assess and interpret lab results. Ability to work independently with little direct supervision. Ability to travel between medical offices and to work occasional Saturday or evening hours. Excellent teaching, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Good decision making and problem solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente