Clinical Dietitian (M/T/Th: 8:00am-4:30pm)

Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian I oversee the nutrition care for inpatients, residents, and/or outpatients, performing nutritional assessments, and managing the physician’s orders for therapeutic diets. This role provides individual and group nutrition interventions, considering cultural, ethnic, and personal preferences. The Clinical Dietitian I participate in an interdisciplinary team to monitor and revise nutrition care plans as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients.
• Conducts nutrition assessments and follow-ups for patients with increased risk according to Rogers’ policies and best practice standards, documenting all care in the Electronic Health Record.
• Performs the nutrition care process, including assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans based on patient medical goals and objectives.
• Recommends transitional feedings (enteral to oral intake and vice-versa) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for appropriate administration of nutrition therapies.
• Educates patients and/or family members on nutritional needs as indicated.
• Serves as a resource for medical staff and allied health professionals regarding nutritional status and needs.
• Adheres to all Roger’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and patient’s rights.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal, patient centered care.
• Participates in the Rogers Operating Systems (ROS) program and follows standard workflow processes.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines.
• Observes weekend on-call and holiday rotation expectations.
• Partners with culinary staff to ensure modified diets are accurate and addresses patient concerns.
• Meets Clinical Dietitian I annual requirements within 12 months of hire, as outlined in RBH Registered Dietitian Clinical Ladder Portfolio Checklist.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

Certified Dietitian - CertCert, Registered Dietitian - CertCert

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Employee share program 
• Life/disability insurance 
• Flex spending accounts  
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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