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Trinity Health Clinical Registered Dietitian in DES MOINES, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Clinical Dietitian FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Nutrition Services JOB CLASS: 168
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Responsible for assessing the nutritional status and providing individualized nutrition care plans and education from the analysis of the medical record and patient interview information for each hospitalized patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT :
It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.
CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).
HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:
Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Responsible for assessing the nutritional status and providing individualized nutrition care plans from the analysis of the medical record and patient interview information for each hospitalized patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills including the provision of discharge planning.
Educates and counsels patients of all ages including infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and significant other on modification of diet required for continued recovery as assigned.
Documents findings, actions and summary of assessments, follow up and diet instruction comprehension in medical chart.
Reviews and corrects patient menus as needed; updates computer for acuity levels and nutritional care activities.
Participates in department meetings and Dietary staff small group meetings to inform and respond to concerns. Meets regularly with Lead Dietitian of Food and Nutrition Services.
Takes phone inquiries regarding nutrition-related questions/problems from in and outside the hospital.
May conduct formal classroom instructions in nutrition and diet therapy.
Upon referral, provides individual outpatient diet instruction for all age levels and provides feedback to physicians as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field (nutrition and dietetics), which is equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing a regular four-year college program.
Completion of the Coordinated Undergraduate Program, Internship Program or other qualifying experience approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is required.
Registration eligible upon completion of an ADA approved internship program or qualifying experience and successfully taking and passing the ADA-Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam. Failure to pass the CDR exam within two (2) attempts will result in the termination of the employee’s employment status.
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
Current license with the State of Iowa for Dietetic Practice is required.
Credentialing in an area of specialization, if available, is desired.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS : (Constant = 67%-100% of workday, Frequent = 34%-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)
CONSTANT
Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
FREQUENT
Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing : Particularly for sustained period of time.
Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances.
Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
OCCASIONAL
- Repetitive motions : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work. Walking and standing are required for sustained periods of time.
VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS :
Reading menus, kardexes, tray lists, messages, computer terminal, correspondence, instruction and educational materials, medical records.
Calculates patient caloric needs and intake.
Writing, analyzing data, inspecting, alphabetizing, checking menus.
INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the planning of each day’s activities to the optimum benefit of the patient and co-professionals.
Adaptability to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
Adaptability to influencing people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adaptability to performing repetitive work or to performing continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.
Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, critical or unusual situations.
Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerance or standards.
Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT :
*Telephone *Computer *Fax Machine
*Photocopier *Printer
WORKING CONDITIONS :
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
The worker is subject to food spills and wet spots on floor surfaces.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :
- Reports to the Chief Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Services.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
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