Saint Francis Health System·Orange, Connecticut
The Clinical Dietitian assesses patient nutritional status and develops personalized nutritional plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. They provide ongoing counseling, monitor patient compliance, and serve as a nutritional specialist to improve patient health outcomes.
Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Job Summary: Provides professional methods to improve the nutritional health of a patient and keep the body healthy. Works in collaboration with any other healthcare staff to provide needed evaluations, assessments, education, development of nutritional plan(s), implementation and subsequent re-evaluation regarding nutritional therapy and requirements.
Baccalaureate Degree along with completion of a dietetic education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a current Dietitian License with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. In some instances new graduates may be registration-eligible and provisionally licensed.
Minimum 6 months related experience, preferred.
Basic nutrition assessment and counseling skills. Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic computer skills.
Assesses patient nutritional status and associated risk factors through patient and provider contacts. Develop and communicate recommendations for a suitable diet in keeping with or developing treatment plan to achieve desired outcomes. Provides appropriate, pertinent consultation in a timely fashion for inclusion in the reporting processes. Serves as a resource and nutritional specialist as needed. Provides counseling based on established standards of care and practice guidelines. Counsels individuals on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, food selection and preparation, as appropriate. Gathers appropriate patient education manuals, visual aids, and other materials for patient mailings. Evaluates patient compliance with dietary interventions. Provides coaching to improve life style behaviors contributing to poor nutrition and poor health. Coordinates nutritional case management/therapy activities with health care team members. Conducts responsibilities in accordance with the standards set by applicable federal and state laws, policies and procedures, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree and have completed an ACEND-accredited dietetic program. A Registered Dietitian certification and a current Oklahoma Dietitian License are required, along with at least 6 months of related experience.
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