Registered Dietitian, Capitol Hill (40 Hrs)

Registered Dietitian, Capitol Hill (40 Hrs)

Directs and manages total nutritional care of patients/residents in their assigned areas, e.g. ambulatory, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, maternal/child health, hospice, geriatric. Screens and assesses patient nutritional status; develops and implements nutrition care plan; reassesses and adjusts care plan. When care plan includes nutrition counseling and/or education, provides counseling and/or education for patients/residents, family members and care givers. Consults and educates physicians and other health care providers regarding medical nutrition therapy issues and policies/procedures. Complies with local, state and federal requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides advanced nutritional screening and assessment of patients/residents for appropriate nutrition intervention utilizing behavioral and biophysical health parameters.
• Develops and directs nutritional care plans based on the patients/residents assessment. Care plans are developed in collaboration with other disciplines (interdisciplinary) and families as appropriate to achieve patient care goals and optimal outcomes.
• Designs and provides education to patients/residents, families and caregivers regarding nutrition and diets on an individual and/or group class basis. Develops meal plans to meet the patients/residents lifestyle. Implements nutritional care plans to include follow-up and referrals to government, community and/or KFHPW facilities for continuity of nutritional care as required.
• Consults and educates physicians and other health care staff and/or committees regarding clinical nutrition issues/concerns, policies and procedures. May work closely with health care staff to provide nutritional expertise for a specific patient population (e.g. diabetic).
• Provides input into quality improvement plans, policies and procedure development relating to nutrition therapy. Follows local, state and federal guidelines regarding patient care. Maintains material resources, updates as necessary. May oversee Clinical Diet Technician (DTR), Diet Assistants and/or Diet Technician students. May provide nutrition expertise to the community.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience as a dietitian in an outpatient setting.
• Education: BS or BA in related field.
• License, Certification, Registration: Dietitian Certificate (Washington), Registered Dietitian, Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Keyboarding skills required for electronic medical records.
• Experience in teaching groups.
• Adult learning skills.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in health related program.