Clinical Dietitian - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Overview

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Clinical Dietitian (Registered) at Memorial Regional Medical Center
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Part-Time Days

Shifts:

3 (8's) per week, weekdays, from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Candidate must have flexibility throughout the work week.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Dietitian is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the nutrition component of the Program.

• Certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association (required)
• Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition and one to two years of supervised practice experience in foods and nutrition (required)
• Previous experience in health promotion and/or cardiac rehabilitation programs
• Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from adult through the geriatric stage of the life span
• Certified in Basic Life Support

Develop and implement nutritional components, including curriculum, of programs offered through Cardiac Wellness Center and Heart Vascular Institute, routinely evaluating content and modifying as needed. The nutritional component will utilize evidence-based information, meet the objectives of the program and be presented in a manner appropriate for the specific population in attendance. Access online scheduler daily to schedule, cancel, reschedule and block appointments as needed.

Provide one-on-one nutrition consultations to individuals who have scheduled appointments. Document visits as part of the patient’s medical records and notify referring physicians of these consultations. Assess patient nutritional status using appropriate and established practice standards to determine age-specific, disease-specific requirements and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Use effective interviewing methods to collect and validate appropriate data. Access and review relevant medical records, through online databases or by request to physician offices, and discuss patient’s condition with appropriate medical staff as needed. Reference the online Nutrition Care Manual as needed. Collaborate with the patient to set nutrition goals appropriate to the nutrition diagnosis and patient’s readiness to change.

Goals are evidence-based, planned and implemented according to the plan of care using measurable goals. Provide nutrition goals, plans, and supporting educational materials tailored to meet the needs of each patient (appropriate for age, disease, cultural needs, readiness to change, and learning style of the individual). Evaluate and chart in patient’s chart progress towards nutrition and weight goals, patient’s response to nutrition therapy, education provided, and any goals modified at least once per 30 days and e verbal and written feedback/recommendations to patients regarding progress and outcomes.

Update nutrition prescription and weight goals as appropriate to achieve patient learning, compliance and measurable outcome. Identify patients in group programs who need one-on-one nutrition counseling and those in one-on-one counseling that need follow-up. Communicate with program director, cardiac nurse and/or medical director as needed regarding any patient difficulties and document in patient progress notes as warranted. Attend team meetings.

Participate in ongoing program development. Participate in hospital, community and professional education programs relevant to nutrition and wellness. Be familiar with appropriate use of blood pressure cuffs and telemetry monitors, assisting patients and other clinical staff as needed. May record vital signs in patient charts.

Able to schedule patient for nutrition, clinical education, or exercise appointment visit types. Enter charges for patient in cardiac wellness programs (rehab, nutritional counseling, etc.). Participate in quality…