REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Company: Kaweah Health
Location: Visalia
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare
organization that provides comprehensive health services to the
greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000
employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and
high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital,
specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare
district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services
across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a
region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even
greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and
in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a
difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved
ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
Department
8340 Food & Nutrition Svcs-KHMC
To provide high quality medical nutrition therapy and work as an
active member in the multidisciplinary team. To be a resource on
nutritional information to physicians and staff and represent Food
and Nutrition Services throughout the Kaweah Health.
QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required: Registered Dietitian (RD)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Performs assessment and screening for patients designated as a high
risk for optimal nutrition. Develops nutritional treatment plans in
coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration
with the patients and families as able. Follows up such patients to
evaluate progress towards goals.
Formulates individual Nutrition Care Plan and MDS plans for long
term care patients to meet patient's current nutrition needs.
Provides nutrition information and recommendations to physicians
regarding patient's nutritional status in a timely manner. Charts
appropriately and in a timely manner to the patient's medical
record.
Performs or coordinates nutrition education for patients and / or
patient's caregivers, and charts appropriately to the patient's
medical record. Tailors nutrition education to the needs of the
patient and their family (ex: medical needs, cultural preferences,
patient readiness, etc).
Participates in Continuum of Care Meetings, Interdisciplinary
Meetings, Unit Rounds and family conferences as a nutrition
consultant on assigned floors.
Continuously looks for ways to improve nutritional care to
patients. Acts with others to monitor current levels of service,
plan new or improved services, implement the plan, and reassess,
educate, and make changes necessary for excellent care of
patients.
Participates in development of Standards of Care for clinical
nutrition and participates in continuous quality improvement.
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
Renal Dietitian also responsible for the following: Gathers
research materials with regards to renal nutrition, compiling
patient information, diet handbook, and educational materials.
Provides in-service to staff regarding aspects of renal
nutrition.
Peds/NICU Dietitian also responsible for the following: Oversees
planning, preparation, storage, and dispensing of pediatric/infant
formulas. Provides nutritional counseling to the pediatric/infant
parent or guardian.
Diabetic Education, also responsible for the following: Coordinates
scheduling of patients with RN/CDE, and social services in Diabetes
Center. Participates in monthly review meetings with Medical
Director of Diabetes Center. Participates or leads local diabetes
educator meetings, diabetes support group meetings, diabetes
workshops, screenings and any outreach activities. Provides staff
education programs to ensure staff is competent in providing
diabetes education to patient and/or their family members.
Long Term Care/Rehabilitation/Mental Health also responsible for
the following: Responsible for compliance and oversight of
foodservice areas.
Additional
Knowledgeable of community resources to help meet patient's
nutritional needs.
Participates in various task forces or committees in which
nutrition care or education is a factor of care. Acts as the
resource person and/ or the owner to effect change.
Represents clinical nutrition and the hospital Kaweah Health at
various meetings in the community.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and
services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit
or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all
patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age
specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for
patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of
Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$36.00 -$54.00
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day
with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do
your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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