Clinical Dietitian II - Nutrition Support

Clinical Dietitian II - Nutrition Support

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*This position qualifies for a $5,000 Commitment Incentive paid over a two (2) year period.

Summary: The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate evidence-based medical nutrition therapy that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), through nutrition focused physical exam. Nutrition/malnutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, interventions, monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian II uses practice-specific dietetics and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention. The Clinical Dietitian II has extensive knowledge in the area of clinical practice, as evidenced by years of experience and/or specialty certification(s) noted in the requirements listed below. The Clinical Dietitian II performs business functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. The Clinical Dietitian II is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, serving as a resource on nutrition management of the clinical practice area(s). They are involved in team conferences, provide nutrition-related in-services, and contribute to the development and revision of hospital policies. The Clinical Dietitian II may also be involved in community-based nutrition programs and maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The Clinical Dietitian II precepts interns and supports, models, and trains clinical dietitians in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization.

This position is part of the inpatient parenteral nutrition support team and includes additional service coverage responsibilities. CNSC certification is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities: 1. Assesses nutritional needs using standardized practice and critical thinking. Identifies nutrient requirements according to age, disease, and individual needs for assigned patients. Demonstrates clinical and age-specific competency as evidenced by clinical competency tools, forms, chart audits, tests, observation, etc. 2. Acts as a resource person for the clinical team assigned and serves as a liaison between other medical specialties and ancillary services. 3. Assists in achieving compliance with the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), or other accrediting agency standards to continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public and to the organization's performance improvement. 4. Attends medical rounds, patient care conferences, and continuing education/staff meetings. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and cross-training. 5. Develops, implements, and monitors nutrition care plans and participates in the discharge planning process. Provides education using established behavioral change techniques. 6. May lead, direct, and manage the work assigned to others within the department. Documents all aspects of nutrition care in the medical record. Demonstrates compliance with regulatory agency standards as evidenced by timely completion of clinical nutrition workload, as evidenced by chart audits and organizational/regulatory agency surveys. 7. Creates/updates evidence-based protocols in the area of clinical practice and trains others in order to ensure medical nutrition therapy practices are current and meet established guidelines. 8. Identifies needs for professional development and mentors others in the area of clinical practice. Participates in the training of clinical nutrition interns by acting as a preceptor throughout the year as assigned. 9. Participates in clinical research, on-the-job training, or QI projects as pertains to the clinical practice area. Leads efforts to continually understand and measure the quality of the clinical area practice in terms of structures, processes, content, and outcomes. Designs and tests interventions to change processes and systems of specialty practice areas with the objective of improving quality outcomes. Serves on cross-functional quality teams.