Dietitian - Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Certified Diabetes Care Educator)

Nutrition Support Specialist

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Utilize evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to assess and reassess nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop and implement nutrition care plans to support oral and/or nutrition support needs. Participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education. Primarily working in dedicated area of expertise, supported by board certification in a nutrition specialty. Specialty areas include but not limited to NICU, bariatric, renal, cardiac, diabetes, nutrition support, pediatrics, oncology, transplant, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
• Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
• Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Teach cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to promote positive lifestyle changes.
• Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
• Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
• Supports the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures. Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.
• Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
• Conducts telemedicine consultation sessions with clients to assess and analyze diet and disease prevention strategies. Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes. Supports quality improvement, research, and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
• Documents accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record. Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies. Participates in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate. Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required) OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, OHLP - Ohio Limited Permit - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Certification obtained from the following nationally recognized organizations, required (other certifications not listed above will be reviewed by clinical nutrition leadership as requested on an individualized basis):

• National Board for Nutrition Support Certification
• Commission on Dietetic Registration Certifications
• Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• American Associate of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Inc.
• North American Transplant Coordinators Organization

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department:

Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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