Registered Dietitian

About This Role

Department

Food and Nutrition Services

Reports to

Food and Nutrition Services Manager

Type

Requisition #

12713

Position Summary

Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians’ diagnoses, and the standards established by the hospital and the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) department. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk. Responsible for all clinical dietetic functions, including nutritional assessments, dietary treatment plans, goals, progress updates, follow-up evaluations, diet instructions, and food and drug interaction (DFI) instructions. Supervises dietetic services personnel. Performs assigned administrative duties in the absence of the FNS manager as needed. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Provides support to members of the FNS Team and Patient Care Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and conducts therapeutic nutrition programs for patients in the acute care hospital and SNF units in accordance with the hospital standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide nutritional care appropriate to the age, growth and development of patients.
• Reviews trayline reports, utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to correctly screen and prioritize all patients at nutritional risks.
• Develops “Daily Patient worksheet” according to level assignments and various dietary functions.
• Completes all daily workload on “Daily Patient Worksheet.”
• Records all pertinent information in the EHR regarding the patients’ nutritional assessments, treatment/care plans, goals, progress updates, follow-up evaluations and diet and DFI instructions. Observes medical record documentation guidelines.
• Updates and maintains all patient nutritional records and transcribes all pertinent information onto the patients’ profile cards.
• Consults other health care professionals and incorporate patients’ nutritional plans into their overall care plan.
• Provides diet instruction to identified patients and/or families. Performs calorie count to assess oral nutrient intakes of identified patients. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Inventories and orders nutritional products as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to use all basic food service equipment.
• Trains and supervises dietary personnel in the provision of accurate trays to all patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Practices safe and injury free work habit, including proper lifting procedure.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of FNS Department’s performance improvement program.
• Performs assigned administrative duties in the absence of the FNS Manager.
• Revises, updates, and develops bilingual (English and Chinese) diet instruction materials.
• Assists in the development of the Diet Manual. Observes and assists to develop the FNS department policies and procedures.
• Assists to develop patient menus to meet the DRI standards and texture requirements. Interacts appropriately with patients and their families
• Maintains appropriate relations with hospital and medical staff.
• Provides nutrition information to hospital staff as requested.
• Communicates pertinent information to dietetic services personnel. Demonstrates good rapport, cooperation, and provides assistance as needed.
• Makes sound judgment based on facts and careful consideration.
• Able to respond to changes in workload; is creative, flexible and adaptive in all situation.
• Maintains personal hygiene for a well-groomed and professional image. Wears hair protection and clean shoes. Adheres to dress code.
• Demonstrates good judgment and cost-conscious attitude in daily operation, i.e. minimizing food and energy waste. Works to achieve the department and hospital goals.
• Consults supervisor promptly on unclear issues.
• Participates in community activities that promote Chinese Hospital, if assigned.
• Assists in the recruiting, orientation, and training of new dietetic services personnel and/or registered dietitian if needed.
• Conducts in-services for the FNS department and hospital staff. Completes the continuing professional educational requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration to maintain registration.
• Complies with Chinese Hospital Association Compliance Handbook including code of ethics and all statues, regulations and guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include following the guidelines, reporting suspected violations of any statue, regulations, agreements and guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.
• Follows Hospital and Department policies and procedures at all times, including but not limited to: Administrative Manual, Environment of Care, Human Resources, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethics, etc.

Accepts and performs other duties as assigned. Values/Core Competencies:

• Integrity –We adhere to a code of values and make commitments that contribute to the welfare of ourcommunity.
• Respect – We seek to create a community within our organization that enhances self-worth ofindividuals working with us and for our patients. The dignity and respect shown to employees bymanagement and by their fellow staff will be the model for caring for our patients. Management iscommitted to treating employees fairly, honestly and with respect. In return, management expects acommitment from employees to the values of the organization and its work on behalf of the community.
• Empowerment – we are committed to action and expect all employees to be proactive in decision making and problem solving. We delegate authority to match responsibility, expecting decision making to occur as close to the customer as possible.
• Team Work – We believe that quality, cost effective, compassionate care can only be provided through team work. The nature of our work and mission require sensitivity to the feelings and points of view of many. We work for the good of the team, are accountable for the results of the team and together share our successes or failures. We maintain an atmosphere of openness, honesty and trust.
• Accountability – We accept personal responsibility for our actions and take ownership of our results. We as individuals recognize achievement and are challenged to improve our performance by providing and accepting coaching and feedback.
• Quality Improvement – We will improve value through the process of continuous quality improvement with focus on the relationship between quality and cost. We have a sense of urgency in our search to find better ways of doing everything. We encourage others to try new ideas and measure and recognize results. We are willing to change the status quo to improve.
• Community collaboration and Benefit – We will collaborate within the limits or our resources with other agencies and providers to address the health care wellness needs of our community, recognizing that access to services must be made available regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
• Prudent use of resources – We will use and maintain our assets and resources prudently in order to meet community expectations. Our organization requires an overall positive return on investment to carry out its mission and to invest in new programs, equipment and facilities. We believe that integration simplifies and improves the process of health care and is a means of achieving economies of scale which will ultimately reduce costs. We seek simplification in the process of patient care and the efficient use of our resources in a changing environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Able to communicate effectively in Cantonese (or Toisan) and English, both verbally and in writing
• Current certification as a Registered Dietitian in the state of California, and evidence of continuing professional education to maintain registration
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health screen requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous clinical experience in acute hospital preferred

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds unassisted or 30 pounds with assistance.

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $41.83 – $57 .38. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.