Grand View Hospital Lansdale , PA 19446
Posted 1 week ago
Responsibilities
With an expertise in nutrition, the Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of all ages in acute care, outpatient and rehabilitation settings. The Dietitian participates as a team member in performance improvement, education and administrative activities needed to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department and Outpatient Practices.
Essential Functions:
Understands the relationship of nutrition and medical therapy. Remains current with advances in nutrition.
Integrates nutrition into the interdisciplinary care of the patient. Applies nutrition knowledge to a variety of patient populations.
Completes nutrition assessment and care planning. Provides continuity of care with an emphasis on beneficial outcomes to the patient. Meets Grand View Hospital Nutritional Standards of Care for documentation, timeliness and accuracy.
Oversees the dissemination of nutrition information so that patients are sent diet appropriate and nutritionally adequate meals and / or nutrition support.
Provides nutritional care and counseling to Home Care patients as per protocol guidelines.
Provides inpatient and outpatient education as appropriate as well as nutrition training to hospital and department staff.
Conducts nutrition education for the community at health fairs, lectures, workshops, and other types of presentations. Performs public speaking as required.
Participates in performance improvement teams, task forces and committees for the hospital. May be required to manage small projects.
Maintains confidentiality of the hospital, Sodexo and patient information.
This position will support outpatient services for Grand View's Endocrinology Office 3 days a week. Inpatient weekend rotation every 6th Saturday.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Licenses & Certifications:
Dietitian - Registered, upon hire, required
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), upon hire, required
Credentialed with major insurance providers for outpatient nutrition counseling, upon hire, preferred
Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist (CDCES), Preferred
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including:
Medical, dental, & vision insurance available 1st of the month after start date
Wellness and gym discounts & free cardiac rehab gym
403B
On-site discounted childcare center
Paid time off
Sick time for full time employees
Tuition reimbursement
Free life insurance for full time employees
Long term disability for full time employees
Short term disability
Employee referral bonus
Identity theft insurance
Pet Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee discount program
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
Responsibilities Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and every 6th Saturday for inpatient coverage
Grand View Hospital