Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage , CA 92270
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
Provides clinical nutrition services to participants at the Renker Wellness Center as a component of medical programs (cardiac/pulmonary rehab and/or heart failure clinic) as well as fee for service for RWC community gym members. Responsible for coordination and implementation of nutrition care with medical, nursing, and ancillary care professionals.
Reports to
Director, Renker Wellness Center
Supervises
N/A
Ages of Patients
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
Minimal/ No Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Licensure/Certification
Required: Registered dietician with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accreditation and American Heart Association BLS
Experience
Required: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietician in a healthcare setting
Preferred: Experience in a medical program model including Epic electronic health record; experience with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, weight management, and plant based nutrition
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
Assesses the nutritional status of adult and/or geriatric patients with clear documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment and interpretation of laboratory values
Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the client, medical record, family and health care team members
Incorporates current evidence-based research and practice into educational materials, documentation, and policy and procedures
Performs nutrient intake analysis
Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies
Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner
Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication
Orients, mentors and educates other staff, as applicable
Advises department on nutritional care
Knowledgeable of current evidence as relates to plant-based nutrition for populations served by the Renker Wellness Center
Plans regular and modified menus as requested
Follows facility and department infection prevention policies and procedures
Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and care
Demonstrates leadership as nutritional care expert for others on the inter-professional health care team at the Renker Wellness Center
Provides community education as requested within area of expertise including support of Community Heart Failure Clinic lecture series and educational programs for cardiac/pulmonary rehab participants
Assists and contributes to stated patient satisfaction goals
Follows all security procedures for facility and department
Performs other duties as assigned
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One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.
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One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.
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