CLINICAL DIETITIAN I

Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewM Health Fairview is seeking a Clinical Dietician for Fairview Ridges Hospital, 180+ beds serving peds-adults, located in Burnsville, MN! This position offers 48 hours over a 2-week pay period and is fully benefit eligible! We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here (https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract) to learn more and get all the details!Summary: The Clinical Dietitian coordinates the provision of medical nutrition therapy with other members of the health care team. The Clinical Dietitian identifies patients at nutrition risk, assesses nutrition needs according to age and disease specific requirements and develops, implements and monitors the nutrition care plan and outcomes of intervention. The Dietitian provides nutrition education to patient, families, health care professionals and the community. Responsibilities include support of the nutrition care delivery system, precepting of dietetic interns/students and participation in performance improvement and research activities.Responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Expectations:Develops Patient's Nutrition Care PlanCompletes nutrition assessment according to department policy.Develops an individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration conditions, and other relevant needs.Collaborates with patient, family and other healthcare professionals.Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Orders supplements, diets, nutrition therapy and other pertinent items according to the Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol PolicyDocuments appropriately and revises as necessaryCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team for safe, quality care.Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementation and makes referrals as needed.Applies knowledge and principles established in the Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice Guidelines to determine the most appropriate action plan.Evaluates, systematically and continuously, the patients' response to interventionsProvides Patient/Family/Community EducationPlans and presents educational programs which meet the assessed needs and capabilities of inpatients, outpatients, community groups, and health care professionals using appropriate department educational materials and lesson plans. Considers population served.Evaluates patient knowledge, readiness to learn, and potential for behavioral changesAssists patients, families and community members in identifying and securing available resources to achieve necessary goals.Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills.Appropriately documents in the medical record.Maintains current educational material and resources.Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes and enhanced teamworkCommunicates and receives verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.Communicates with members of the healthcare team, patients and families and documents relevant information accordingly.Documentation follows organizational and/or regulatory policies and procedures.Communicates information to the appropriate personnel in the Nutrition DepartmentDemonstrates Quality in PracticeImplements quality practice by following system policies/procedures, practice guidelines, and Medical Nutrition Therapy protocols.Optimally uses resources as personnel, monies, equipment and time in the provision of nutritional care.Provides care according to organizational ethics, Code of Ethics for profession of dietetics, licensure, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Standards of Professional Practice (SOPP) for dietetic professionals.Meets Joint Commission and/or other regulatory standards.Identifies performance improvement criteria to monitor efficiency of services and participates in the performance improvement process activities.Systematically evaluates quality and efficiency of practice and revises practice to incorporate evaluation results.With specialized training, proven proficiency, and delineated clinical privileges, may place nasoenteric access devices and bridlesQualificationsRequired License/Certification/Registration:Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered or registration eligible - if not already registered, must achieve registration within 6 months of hireMinnesota State Licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice - if licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of licensure within 6 months of hire. If not yet registered, must have receipt licensure within 6 months of hireAdditional Requirements:Strong interpersonal and communication skillsGood computer skills preferred.Preferred Experience:2-5 years of experience as a clinical dietitian.EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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