Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem - Outpatient Nutrition
Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem - Outpatient Nutrition
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Provides safe ethical and competent evidencebased nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Manages the individuals nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.Job Duties:
- Assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview food and nutrition and related histories review of the medical record and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume rate and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.
- Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care.
- Plans and coordinates the use of special dietary regimens.
- Documents initial assessment plans for nutritional care and progress relative to same in the medical record in accordance with established standards.
- Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.
- Counsels individuals families and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individuals educational cultural and socioeconomic background.
- Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as appropriate.
- Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy.
- Consults educates and advocates on behalf of individuals groups and special populations regarding food culinary nutrition and health issues food security and insecurity nutrition programs nutrition wellness and resources.
- Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals as needed after discharge from the hospital using ancillary resources.
- Contributes to and designs referral process and systems to facilitate public access to Registered Dietitians.
- Receives referrals for services and make referrals to other relevant health care professional.
- Implements outcomebased quality assurance and performance improvement activities to document outcomes of service; compliance with regulations policies and procedures; and monitor and address customer satisfaction.
- Selfevaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload.
- Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.
- Creates evaluates reviews and revises patient instruction materials and recipe and food products for the patient menu.
- Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees.
- Participates in planning implementation and evaluating research studies conducted by members of the Clinical Nutrition Services or nutritionrelated research coordinated by other departments as available.
- Develop and use electronic information management tools for practice research and education.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Hybrid: option after training of 12 days work from home as long as telemedicine continues to be covered and supported.
Travel: None.
*Hours: Days
Weekends: None.
Holiday: Only non Major Holiday
*As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger you can expect:
- Cuttingedge topofscope practice including independent order writing protocol medication adjustments and more
- Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients
- Career growth through our Professional Development Program
- Growing Specialties: Pediatrics Senior Care Outpatient Diabetes Management and Outpatient Nutrition
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health achieve financial stability and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Familyfriendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free Caremembership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care. Access free legal guidance mental health visits worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more.
Education:
Bachelors Degree (Required)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist Default Issuing BodySkills:
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Part-Time
