TriHealth·Oxford, Ohio
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for planning, participating in, and documenting nutritional care for patients, including performing assessments and nutrition diagnoses. They also provide nutrition counseling, collaborate with the healthcare team, and monitor the effectiveness of nutritional care plans.
*As of 1/1/24, new practitioners are required to have a Master’s Degree in Dietetics. If eligible or registered prior to 1/1/24, Bachelor’s Degree is Dietetics is required;
Dietetic limited permit is accepted upon hire *Required to pass RD exam within 6 months of hire date. Applicants not on a limited permit are required to have both Ohio Licensure AND Registration *General clinical knowledge of adult learning principles
Prior work experience preferred but new grads welcome! Job Overview: Principal accountabilities include planning, directly participating in and documenting all aspects of the nutritional care of patients in assigned areas. Performs nutritional assessment and documents nutrition diagnosis based on guidelines outlined by the nutrition care process Discusses the nutrition diagnosis and provides nutrition counseling that outlines nutrition goals with patient, families, and other team members when possible. Collaborates with internal and external resources to implement nutritional care plan Monitor and evaluates the effectiveness of the patients nutrition care plan and revises plan as needed Relates basic principles of nutrition to staff, health care team members and community Reviews current research to enhance professional practice Serves on at least one hospital committee and provides pertinent feedback positively impacting decisions that affect the department, hospital and community Demonstrates awareness of professional time management and uses time efficiently and productively Is open to change and has the ability to alter ones task with minimal loss of efficacy Job Responsibilities: Clinical Competency/Continued Education: Utilizes all components of Nutrition Care Process in care planning. Writes appropriate PES statements, and documents discharge plan consistently. Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed. Keeps abreast of new nutrition research through continuing education opportunities, attending at least one educational session in focus area of practice a year, and keeps CDR education record updated. Patient Education: Assesses patient's learning needs including cultural and religious beliefs, emotional and age specific barriers, desire and motivation to learn, and diet history when completing patient educations. Individualizes patients' intervention goals and documentation is complete per department standards.
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
ALWAYS…
Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
ALWAYS…
Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Dietetics (or a Bachelor's if registered prior to 1/1/24) and possess or be eligible for a dietetic limited permit. Additionally, they are required to pass the RD exam within six months of hire and maintain Ohio Licensure and Registration.
Market context
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