Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Dietitian

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

NOTE: this position is located in the MCK Med Nutrition Services, PRN as needed

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. A Brief Overview The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of the patient within an assigned area of practice.

Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the patient's nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patient's nutritional needs, patient/family level of knowledge, ability and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient's age, infant through geriatrics, as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.

Plans the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and implements an individualized outcomes based nutritional care plan specific to patient's needs with clearly defined, measurable goals.

Demonstrates ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs.

Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at mission and discharge.

Helps to effectively transition patients to a new care environment.

Documents all phases of the nutrition care process in a complete and concise manner. Develops and interprets patient education classes and/or materials.

Demonstrates ability to educate the public by planning and presenting lectures related to nutrition therapy and community nutrition.

Providing guidance to dietetic assistant in identifying and assigning patients to a nutritional risk level using screening/assessment policies and procedures.

Functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as evidenced by active participation in team conferences, multidisciplinary care planning, and ongoing communication of outreach contracts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Bachelor's

Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 Days

Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board Licensed in the state based off job assignment as a Dietitian. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

~Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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