Clinical Dietitian- Home Health- BONUS!! FT/DAYS
Company: East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title: Clinical Dietitian- Home Health- BONUS!!
FT/DAYSLocation: Knoxville, TNReq ID: JR100191Job Type: Full
timePosted Date: Posted 30+ Days AgoDescription: BASIC PURPOSE OF
THE JOBResponsible for meeting nutritional needs of patients for
optimal patient care; assesses nutritional needs, develops and
implements nutritional care plans, evaluates and reports
results.$2,500 Sign On Bonus Available!!REPORTS TO
- Director-Home Health CareJOB REQUIREMENTSSupervisory
Responsibilities: NoMinimum Education: Bachelors Degree
required.Degree: Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Systems
Administration, or related degree.License/Certification Required:
Eligible to become a Registered Dietitian in compliance with
continuing education requirements of the Commission on Dietetic
Registration (to be completed within 6 months of employment).
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Tennessee (to be
completed within 12 months of employment).Minimum Work Experience:
One year experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred. Pediatric or
neonatal experience desired.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- MS office skills.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Fiscal responsibility.
- Ability to work with families and providers.
- Customer service focused.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to manage pediatric medical nutrition therapy for most
patients. Seeks direction from Clinical Nutrition Specialist as
appropriate with questions, issues, problems, concerns for complex
medical/nutritional/social situations.
- Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on
knowledge of physiology and assessment of nutritional needs,
correlated with other health care plans.
- Evaluates population-specific nutrition care appropriately and
provides follow-up for continuity of care.
- Communicates dietary history and nutritional care data through
the medical record.
- Interprets and implements physician's diet order providing
clarification and education for educating parents, families and
staff in necessary dietary modifications.
- Assesses nutritional needs, monitors enteral and parenteral
feedings to provide optimal nutrition support.
- Completes follow-up telephone calls as indicated by plan of
care.
- Coordinates deliveries with other service lines and team
members.
- Counsels individuals and families via visits or telephone in
nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and
economics, adapting plans to the individual as evidenced by
documentation.
- Works closely with Home Health pharmacy to obtain medical
nutrition products from drug wholesaler, utilizing identified
contract items when possible to maximize savings.
- Functions as nutritionist on multidisciplinary team.
- Counsels/teaches individuals and families in utilization of
feeding devices and pumps.
- Compiles and develops educational materials to use as aids in
nutrition education. Plans and conducts educational programs as
requested.
- Effectively communicates appropriate information to
patients/families, team members, and physicians in a timely manner
as evidenced by team communications (Meditech Home Care) and
documentation.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all
patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a
professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Interacts with all patients and staff in a considerate,
helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by management
observation and peer input.
- Demonstrates teamwork and the spirit of cooperation.
- Fosters mature, professional relationships with fellow
employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management
observation and peer input.
- Coordinates accurate and timely deliveries to minimize staff
cost.
- Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and
accountably and willingly accepts any other assignment that may be
requested.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.
- Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs
occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move
objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for
exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending,
walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be
required.Come work where you can make a difference everyday.About
Us: At East Tennessee Children's Hospital, care is at the CORE of
who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core
values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We
support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that
creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time.
- Compassion - We imagine what others are going through, work to
alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
- Ownership - We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and
feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
- Respect - We listen, understand, and communicate openly and
politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
- Excellence - We set high standards for performance in
delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and
meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team
members, and the community we
serve.PI7c69d9becd61-31181-33564181
Keywords: East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville , Clinical Dietitian- Home Health- BONUS!! FT/DAYS, Other , Knoxville, Tennessee
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