Hospital Dietitian Prn

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance 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. The organization seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to its mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients’ 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, clients and 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 and 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.

Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

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

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