Job Description

Registered Dietitian - Full Time

Shift: Days

*Position may qualify for employee referral bonus. $20k sign on bonus with 3+ years of experience as an RD.

PATIENT POPULATION:

The patient population served is all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

Under the direction of the department leadership, the Registered Dietitian performs nutrition screening/assessment, diet counseling for both inpatients and outpatients, patient visitation, diet consults, documentation in patient medical record and department records, and performance improvement and monitoring.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker, you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.

(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If becoming a Registered Dietitian prior to 12/31/2023, a Bachelors degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required. If becoming a Registered Dietitian after 1/1/2024, a Masters or Doctorate degree is required. These requirements are based on guidelines required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Knowledge in current diet therapy practices is required.

Knowledge of food service system operations is preferred.

Prior experience as a Registered Dietitian is preferred.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Membership of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.

Proficient in reading and interpreting various documents, including safety guidelines, operational procedures, maintenance instructions, and manuals. Capable of preparing routine reports and correspondence as needed. Ability to speak and write in English, with the ability to write clearly, comprehend verbal and written instructions, and follow directions accurately.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within three (3) months of hire and shall be maintained for the duration of employment.

ServeSafe Certification is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, punctual attendance and physical presence at the assigned work location and workstation, ready to perform job duties at the scheduled start time.
• Performs nutrition screening on assigned patients in accordance with established standards. Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development needed for all patients.
• Provides the patient and/or his/her family with educational materials when appropriate or per the physician’s order. Diet instructions are appropriate to the patient’s assessed needs, abilities, age, and readiness.
• Ensures patient diet orders, tube feeding, and/or parental nutrition orders are appropriate. Completes nutrition care plans accurately and makes recommendations as needed.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes policy/procedure additions/changes to appropriate group, including Dietitians, department, Nursing, etc.
• Has adequate computer skills: Medi-tech- capable of printing daily census, diet changes, food/drug interactions. DSN list, physician/nursing communication, Lotus Notes, CBORD.
• Monitors changes in patient nutritional status and follows up as needed per policy.
• Attends health care team meetings/rounds regularly to discuss patient care needs.
• Supports the activities of other departments in promoting good nutrition practices, i.e., Community Education classes, Marketing promotions, health fairs, etc.
• Applies NCP (Nutrition Care Process) of individuals when charting in EHR: 1) conducts nutrition assessments, 2) diagnoses nutrition problems, 3) develops nutrition related recommendations and objectives, 4) establishes, implements, and provides ongoing management and revision of interventions.
• Assists with nutrition and culinary expertise in the design, development and production of food products and menus, including selecting ingredients, methods of preparation, and nutrient analysis of recipes.
• Assists with maintaining the Diet Manual and customizes the Manual as necessary, to meet the regulatory guidelines.
• Promotes effective working relations with the Medical Staff, Nursing, Pharmacy, Education Department and Nutrition to provide a coordinated approach to patient/resident care and Community Out-Reach Programs.
• Has adequate computer skills: Medi-tech- capable of printing daily census, diet changes, food/drug interactions. DSN list, physician/nursing communication, Lotus Notes, CBORD.
• Mentors dietetic intern training experiences, evaluates student performance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates understanding of department policies and procedures, through compliance.
• Manages time effectively to meet patient and department workload. Functions based on priorities to meet patient needs first in a consistent and timely manner. Seeks additional assignments from manager during slow work periods.