Clinical Dietitian, OUTPATIENT

Overview University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff committed to compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA The Clinical Dietitian works with the departmental and interdisciplinary health‑care team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with patient‑centered medical goals and objectives. This position is responsible for assessing the nutritional status, identifying nutrition concerns, and developing, implementing and evaluating outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutritional risk. The role may provide nutritional support to patients in specialized populations and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients’ nutritional needs by collecting, recording, and interpreting data from patients, clients, family members, caregivers, and other individuals and groups. Organize and categorize the data in a meaningful framework that links nutrition assessment parameters with nutrition diagnoses, and determine when a problem requires consultation with or referral to another provider. Formulate nutrition intervention plans based on nutrition-related concerns and prioritize interventions; utilize evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and other practice guidelines to evaluate plan effectiveness. Define time and frequency of care, including intensity, duration, and follow‑up; modify the plan of care as needed. Monitor and measure outcomes by selecting relevant nutrition care indicators; compare findings with intervention goals for nutrition and determine whether goals/outcomes are being met. Work cooperatively with health‑care providers, patients, caregivers to implement and communicate the nutrition care plan and expected outcomes. Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers, and the community. Ensure that state and local certification for health, safety, and quality standards are met. Conduct in‑services and educational presentations for hospital and department staff and oversee the development and revision of specialized patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols. Act as an advocate, resource, and liaison with nursing and the medical staff by providing optimal communication and enhancing patient nutritional care, education and research opportunities. Participate in outcome‑measure initiatives to validate nutrition program performance and create reports. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing. Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, task forces and projects. Create and maintain training programs and manage training of nutrition and dietetics interns and other health‑care profession students in their specialty area. May manage total parenteral nutrition macronutrient calculations for specialized populations. May conduct and/or collaborate in nutrition research. May enter nutrition‑related orders, as defined by University of Utah Registered Dietitian Order Writing Protocol. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life‑span growth and development. Ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including word processing, nutrient analysis, and spreadsheet software. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Ability to educate individuals with various levels of education and understanding. Knowledge of nutrition‑related order entry to include applicability of ordering pertinent lab values, swallowing evaluations, and inpatient/outpatient consults to ancillary services that align with patients’ nutrition care plan. Demonstrated service excellence for patient and family‑centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness, and a positive attitude toward all customers. Demonstrated accountability with the rules for use and disclosure of patient/client protected health information required by HIPAA. Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status, food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis. Knowledge of federal requirements set forth under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) and/or Conditions of Coverage (CoC) in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid payment. Qualifications Licenses Required Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Current license to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah. Preferred Qualifications Two years of clinical/practical experience. Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Training. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah Health