Registered Dietitian

Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp Work Shift: Day $10,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $5,000 relocation package available! As our Registered Dietitian you will interact closely with our medical providers, administration, nursing staff, therapy teams, and culinary department on‑site to support our patients. You will provide comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop appropriate nutrition care plans, monitor outcomes, provide patient and family nutrition counseling and education, develop nutrition standards of practice and education material in collaboration with peers, participate in interdisciplinary health care teams, and provide input into patient care policies, programs, quality improvement activities and provide in‑service education in areas of expertise. Three years of acute care setting experience preferred and advanced knowledge of nutrition support is required (TPN and tube feeding calculations and parenteral macro‑ nutrients and micronutrients). This position is full time days and will include alternating weekends and some holiday coverage. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics. Position Summary This position manages a complex caseload of patients by providing comprehensive nutritional assessments and nutrition‑focused physical exams, developing and managing all aspects of appropriate nutrition care plans and monitoring outcomes of plans. It provides patient and family nutrition counseling and education, develops nutrition standards of practice and education material in collaboration with peers, serves as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing input into patient‑care policies, programs, quality improvement activities and provides in‑service education in areas of expertise. Core Functions Provides comprehensive nutrition assessment of patients' nutritional needs, including nutrition‑focused physical exams as appropriate. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence‑based standards and established practice guidelines. Demonstrates and maintains competency in enteral and parenteral clinical practice protocols and oral nutrition management standard of practice as demonstrated by successful completion of initial competency exams and ongoing evaluation. Writes orders to initiate and manage the nutrition care and of all assigned patients including those receiving nutrition support (parenteral and enteral nutrition) per protocols. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates effectively to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Provides pertinent information in the medical records, patient plans of care and/or clinical pathways while meeting requirements of regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CMS, State and Local Agencies). Provides nutrition education to patients, families, staff and other health care team professionals through the development of effective teaching materials and in‑service programs; evaluates patient and/or family response to education. Provides leadership in area of coverage, monitors proper patient care procedures and acts as liaison with nursing areas. May participate in process improvement teams. Serves as mentor to new staff and interns where assigned. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities in clinical areas to ensure optimal nutrition care outcomes are achieved. May participate in outcome studies as needed. Interacts with patients, families, health care providers and nutrition and dietary staff in support of providing high quality nutrition assessment, care planning, delivery and measurement of outcomes. Communicates effectively and provides education to ensure optimum nutritional care. Provides guidance to nutrition services staff in the development of nutrition plans. May also provide community education. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. Supervisory Responsibilities May directly supervise employees. May provide direction to staff related to clinical nutritional care. Type of Supervisory Responsibilities Employee selection, training/development, performance reviews, disciplinary action, and work assignments for assigned staff. Physical Demands/Environment Factors Typical direct patient care environment requires standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching frequently. Requires physical agility, adequate reaction time, good hearing and visual acuity, fine motor skills, and ability to handle objects. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions and communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking. May require periodic use of personal computer. Minimum Qualifications Must possess knowledge of nutrition and dietetics demonstrated through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework. Must be a registered dietitian or RD eligible based on academic and professional requirements. Must hold current registration within six months of hire and maintain ongoing registration verification annually. Must hold current state licensure. Must be able to communicate effectively, function independently, and prioritize assigned patient case load. Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health