Registered Dietitian- GI- Full Time-Le Bonheur
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Registered Dietitian- GI- Full Time-Le Bonheur Job
Date: Apr 9, 2024
Facility: Le Bonheur (0205)
Summary
Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates
outcomes for assigned patients. Coordinates nutritional care with
other disciplines. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in
MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related
area from an accredited program before January 1, 2024.
Effective January 1, 2024: new hires must have a Master's Degree in
dietetics, food and nutrition, or related area
Completion of required dietetics coursework and supervised practice
through a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, or
a Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dialysis only:
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian
required.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on
Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state where work is
performed.
PREFERRED:
N/A
N/A N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
N/A
N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process
and ability to apply all steps of the process.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and
medical nutrition therapy.
Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active
listening, and observations.
Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care
units.
Ability to counsel and educate others.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and
spreadsheet software.
Key Job Responsibilities Provides the Nutrition Care Process.
Formulates and implements medical nutrition therapy plan of care.
Documents in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical
practice guidelines.
Screens, triages, and prioritizes medical nutrition therapy
consults.
Completes nutrition assessments and identifies nutrition
diagnosis/problem(s).
Identifies and integrates trends in anthropometic indices and
biochemical data, implications of diagnostic tests and therapeutic
procedures, and nutrition focused physical findings to evaluate
nutritional status.
Monitors and evaluates patients responses to the medical nutrition
therapy plan of care and adjusts interventions to maximixe
therapy.
Implements plan of care and works collaboratively with foodservice
staff to assure conformance and continuation of nutrition plan of
care. Functions as an integral member of the clinical
interdisciplinary team and the Nutrition Therapy team.
Identifies goals and provides age-specific, culturally appropriate
nutrition counseling and education to patients and their
families/caregivers. Uses evidence-based nutrition practice
guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools.
Documents in medical record patient's comprehension and anticipated
compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms. Completes
Ad Hoc charting for in-patient.
Demonstrates professional development and leadership.
Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Physical Requirements The physical activities of this position may
include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching,
grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work -
exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs.
of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an
activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;
transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive
reading.
The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this
position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse
environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed
under conditions such as those found in general office or
administrative work.
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
Job Segment: Biochemistry, Nutrition, Patient Care, Food Service,
Intern, Science, Healthcare, Hospitality, Entry Level--s-p-m1--
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