Clinical Dietician

Description

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Clinical Dietitian. Responsible for providing sound nutrition care for a variety of patients and their support persons, including the diagnosis of diabetes. In providing sound nutrition care, the dietitian serves as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and assesses nutrition needs; develops and implements nutrition care plans; evaluates and reports the results appropriately; interprets evaluates and utilizes pertinent and current research related to nutrition care; and coordinates activities according to department policies and procedures and the goals for the healthcare team.

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BENEFITS:

• Wellness reimbursement.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid preferred holiday.
• No nights, no weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Education (includes classes)
• Assessing Learning Needs of Patients / Families
  • Evaluates adequacy of diet for meeting general dietary guidelines
• Planning and Implementing the Educational Process
  • Develop individualized teaching plan with patients / families.
  • Schedule appropriate learning experiences.
  • Complete one to one session with patients / families.
  • Conduct group classes as needed.
  • Refer patients / families as indicated.
  • Prescribes nutritional care recommendations that are age and disease specific.
  • Provide feedback to patients / families regarding progress throughout the programs.
  • Communicate with multidisciplinary team through the Electronic Medical Record.
• Evaluating the Outcomes
  • Evaluate patients / families progress frequently during the teaching process.
  • Obtain feedback from patients / families regarding comprehension of material.
  • Provide feedback to patients / families regarding progress throughout the programs.
  • Provide additional assistance and make appropriate referrals.
  • Submit proper documentation for billing.
  • Send letter with patient records to referring physician.
• Availability to work on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
• Registration from The American Dietetic Association is required. Experience in diabetes preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licenses, registrations, and certifications required at time of hire: Obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of training / preparation in the ADA / MDCH Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Standards in one year, and certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDE) when eligible.
• BLS preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to review program education standards (nutrition) provided by ADA / MDCH and assist in maintaining and updating the current manual.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
• Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and file management using Word and other software as required by the department.
• Knowledge and proficiency in grammar and spelling skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
• Ability to operate automated standard office equipment such as multi-line phone system, transcription equipment, copier, fax machine, shredder, etc.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.