CLINICAL DIETITIAN I
Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewM Health Fairview is seeking a Clinical Dietician for
Fairview Ridges Hospital, 180+ beds serving peds-adults, located in
Burnsville, MN! This position offers 48 hours over a 2-week pay
period and is fully benefit eligible! We offer a generous benefits
package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement
options, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here
(https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract) to learn more and
get all the details!Summary: The Clinical Dietitian coordinates the
provision of medical nutrition therapy with other members of the
health care team. The Clinical Dietitian identifies patients at
nutrition risk, assesses nutrition needs according to age and
disease specific requirements and develops, implements and monitors
the nutrition care plan and outcomes of intervention. The Dietitian
provides nutrition education to patient, families, health care
professionals and the community. Responsibilities include support
of the nutrition care delivery system, precepting of dietetic
interns/students and participation in performance improvement and
research activities.Responsibilities Job DescriptionJob
Expectations:Develops Patient's Nutrition Care PlanCompletes
nutrition assessment according to department policy.Develops an
individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration
conditions, and other relevant needs.Collaborates with patient,
family and other healthcare professionals.Demonstrates critical
thinking and problem-solving skills.Orders supplements, diets,
nutrition therapy and other pertinent items according to the
Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol PolicyDocuments appropriately
and revises as necessaryCollaborates with the interdisciplinary
team for safe, quality care.Identifies interdisciplinary resources
needed to assist in implementation and makes referrals as
needed.Applies knowledge and principles established in the Medical
Nutrition Therapy Practice Guidelines to determine the most
appropriate action plan.Evaluates, systematically and continuously,
the patients' response to interventionsProvides
Patient/Family/Community EducationPlans and presents educational
programs which meet the assessed needs and capabilities of
inpatients, outpatients, community groups, and health care
professionals using appropriate department educational materials
and lesson plans. Considers population served.Evaluates patient
knowledge, readiness to learn, and potential for behavioral
changesAssists patients, families and community members in
identifying and securing available resources to achieve necessary
goals.Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic
interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills.Appropriately
documents in the medical record.Maintains current educational
material and resources.Uses communication strategies to achieve
desirable outcomes and enhanced teamworkCommunicates and receives
verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and
timely manner.Communicates with members of the healthcare team,
patients and families and documents relevant information
accordingly.Documentation follows organizational and/or regulatory
policies and procedures.Communicates information to the appropriate
personnel in the Nutrition DepartmentDemonstrates Quality in
PracticeImplements quality practice by following system
policies/procedures, practice guidelines, and Medical Nutrition
Therapy protocols.Optimally uses resources as personnel, monies,
equipment and time in the provision of nutritional care.Provides
care according to organizational ethics, Code of Ethics for
profession of dietetics, licensure, and the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics (AND) Standards of Professional Practice (SOPP) for
dietetic professionals.Meets Joint Commission and/or other
regulatory standards.Identifies performance improvement criteria to
monitor efficiency of services and participates in the performance
improvement process activities.Systematically evaluates quality and
efficiency of practice and revises practice to incorporate
evaluation results.With specialized training, proven proficiency,
and delineated clinical privileges, may place nasoenteric access
devices and bridlesQualificationsRequired
License/Certification/Registration:Commission on Dietetic
Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered
or registration eligible - if not already registered, must achieve
registration within 6 months of hireMinnesota State Licensure from
the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice - if
licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of
licensure within 6 months of hire. If not yet registered, must have
receipt licensure within 6 months of hireAdditional
Requirements:Strong interpersonal and communication skillsGood
computer skills preferred.Preferred Experience:2-5 years of
experience as a clinical dietitian.EEO StatementEEO/AA
Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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