Clinical Dietitian [Part-Time]

Overview In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating nutrition and dietary services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties:
• Evaluate the dietary needs of patients, develop and implement a dietary plan, and document nutritional information in patient medical charts.
• Educate patients on food selection to maintain and promote health as well as to prevent and treat illness and disease.
• Develop and conduct specialized patient nutrition classes and individual patient instruction.
• Provide information and education to staff members using nutrition education materials or in-service/meetings per request.
• Implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
• May be responsible for educational instruction or instructional team participation for the DMST program.
• May participate in or manage special projects/programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Primary Accountabilities:
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
• Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: