This role directs the nutritional care of patients, including screening, assessment, intervention, and discharge planning, while ensuring patient needs and satisfaction are met according to federal and Joint Commission standards. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with other care providers, providing nutrition education to patients and families, and contributing to the education of medical residents and other staff.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field is required, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates must maintain required professional licenses/certifications specific to the state of work location, such as Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Illinois) or Registered Dietitian (various states).
MO-SSM Health University Tower Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and/or residents and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the nutritional care of patients and/or residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient and /or resident nutrition needs and customer satisfaction are met.
Adheres to all care standards from federal, state and Joint Commission standards for delivery of nutrition care.
Monitors patient progress, reassesses and makes adjustments to care plan as appropriate.
Participates in discharge planning and assists the patient and family with education and resources needed.
Collaborates with and advises physicians, nurses, therapists and other care providers regarding issues related to patient nutritional care.
Actively participates in care coordination meetings.
Identifies patients needing nutrition education and initiates the education process by assessing educational needs and identifying resources for on-going nutrition care.
Considers age, cultural practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations.
Involves patient family/significant other in education.
Selects, adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to accomplish patient goals.
Contributes to the nutrition education experiences of medical residents, nurses, pharmacists or other interested parties as requested.
Provides nutrition information and education to community by presenting nutrition education programs that are planned, factual, appropriate for audience and of appropriate length.
Handouts/audiovisual aides are used when suitable Remains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet therapy through continuing education to possess most up-to-date knowledge of meet clients' needs.
Provides input and recommendations to revise clinical guidelines and or procurement of educational materials to assure best practices.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) State of Work Location: Missouri Dietitians - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) State of Work Location: Oklahoma Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) And Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Dietitian - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4958170235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1130 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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