Registered Dietitian, Per Diem

Summary

Ensure that quality nutritional care is provided to all patients in a timely manner according to established screening and assessment standards. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' nutrition status, and patient/family education needed. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the implementation of nutrition support. Document appropriate nutrition information in the medical record.

Key Responsibilities

• New patients are screened and assessed through patient interview, referral information and medical records and within established timeframe.

• Nutrition care plan is developed and implemented in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with established standards.

• Documentation is up to date and complies with department standards.

• Diet orders are edited in accordance with the clinical privileges granted by the credentialing committee.

• Nutrition support plan is developed and implemented to progress patient toward established goals.

• Follow up care is provided per established standards of care.

• Patient and family counsel and education is provided to meet their level of understanding and prescribed diet regimen.

• Food/nutrition expertise is provided to interdisciplinary team to ensure patient and family needs are met.

• Discharge planning assistance is provided including referrals for post discharge nutritional care, communication with outpatient dietician and/or home healthcare companies to ensure a smooth transition of care.

• Nutrition consultation for patients is completed within established timeframes.

• Patient's compliance with diet plan is monitored.

• Liaison services are provided between food service and nutrition to ensure the meal service is efficient and in compliance with diet order.

• Clinical preceptor duties are carried out per established guidelines.

• Quality improvement efforts are participated in to meet department goals.

• Enteral formulary review assistance is provided to ensure that essential products and availability reflect consideration of current clinical practice and cost containment.

• Guidelines and therapeutic references relevant to nutrition care are updated to reflect industry best practices.

• Additional work activities are carried out to meet stated expectations.

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Food Services Management required.

Experience

Required

Preferred

• Minimum 1 year clinical nutrition experience.

Licensure

Required

• Current registration or registration-eligible member of the American Dietetic Association.

• Current Massachusetts licensure.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language

• Maintain variable work schedule to provide patient care as needed. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

• Attention to detail.