Dietitian

Description

HealthPartners is hiring for a Dietitian

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy through screening assessment and education with monitoring and follow-up of recommendations. Patients may be seen in an individual or group setting. Serves as a professional nutrition resource for PNHS serving its patients employees community and providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Experience or Equivalent Combination:

BA or BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited college or university.

Completed an accredited internship traineeship CUP program or other acceptable route to ADA registration status.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Registered with the American Dietetic Association (RD).

Licensed Dietitian

Must have a valid drivers license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollets motor vehicle violation criteria.

This position requires credentialing following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer Telephone Fax Machine Photocopier Printer and electronic medical record.

Demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Familiarity and compliance with matters of law regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship (including but not limited to FMLA ADA discrimination and harassment laws).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Experience or Equivalent Combination:

NA

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

NA

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong critical thinking assessment and problem-solving skills

Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.

Works independently as well as collaboratively displaying effective communication skills.

Supportive of team members

Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff

Strong prioritization multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(5-10%) Conducts nutritional assessment and develops an individualized care plan for patients.

(5-10%) Provides dietary instruction and designs individualized nutrition treatment plans as it pertains to patient diagnosis secondary medical conditions and patient specific goals including tube feedings.

(<50%) Delivers patient education and care. Tailors the educational process to best meet identified needs including appropriate use of educational materials use of interpreter. Engages the patient using patient-centered communication methodologies.

(5%) Evaluates any lab results and modifies nutrition treatment plan accordingly while recommending additional labs to medical providers deemed appropriate for patient treatment.

(<10%) Attends huddles treatment planning care conferences and other meetings in respective work areas.

(<5%) Assists in the development and production of new protocols procedures and programs.

(<5%) Creates and supports formal and informal in-services on-site as well as in community.

(<5%) Acts as liaison with departments/ disciplines/sponsors.

(<5%) Develops revises and maintains patient education and other written materials needed for patient care.

(5-10%) Collaborates and communicates with team- both verbal and written communication.

(<5%) Maintains certification and registration licensure.

(<5%) Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate assessment/education ensuring application of age-appropriate principles.

(<5%) Recommends appropriate exercises and physical activity to promote healthy living/lifestyle changes.

(<5%) Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

(10%) Documents care provided in Electronic Medical Record.

(<5%) Ensures continuity of care through communication collaboration and coordination with other departments providers within and outside the organization. Makes recommendations to providers regarding care plan changes in therapy and recommends laboratory tests.

(<5%) Provides referrals for programs within organization or outside providers for further education care or social services.

(<5%) Additional administrative tasks as assigned by manager.

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence:We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:We are open and honest and we keep our commitments.

Additional Expectations:

Complies with safety instructions observe safe work practices provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains regular and timely attendance.

Protects confidentiality.

Demonstrates participation in and support of the organizations Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organizations policies and procedures.

Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification Employee Health and Wellness requirements annual training etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

YesNoDoes this employee have direct patient contactx

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

Examples of items that can be included are:

Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicates effectively with patients families and team members.

Integrates practices that supports patient safety acknowledges variations in populations served.

Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic department or functional area. If applicable indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

Provides quality medical nutritional therapy to patients employees community and providers. Dedicates time as a resource mentor. Consults with manager on issues having an impact on the department or division. Projects and orientation as assigned. Provides leadership and/or coordination of a project. Solely responsible for the daily management of assigned projects. Dedicates time to a combination of clinical care group education/facilitation and program development. Volunteers to serve on committees or special projects.

Critical Job Demands

Section 1: Place an X next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Critical Demands

N/A

0%

Rare

1-5% (Up to a 1/2 hour)

Occa

6-33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours)

Freq

34-66% (3 to 5 hours)

Cont

67-100% (5 to 8 hours)

Standing - Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about.xWalking - Moving about on foot.xSitting - Remaining in a seated position.xSquatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent.xReaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp.xLifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).xCarrying - Transporting an object usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder.xPushing/Pulling Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away/towards from the force.xHandling/Fingering (includes typing computer work gripping grasping and pinching)x

Section 2: Place an X next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy and Very Heavy.

xSedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Note: During any patient handling task if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patients weight assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer.

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)Please contact the employer Employee Health & Safety (EHS) with any questions or assistance related to the completion of the Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (HAPPE) Form.RELATED TO: Hazardous Substances and Harmful Physical AgentsYesNoTask DescriptionPotential HazardHazard controlPPE RequiredxWorking with box cutters knives or other sharp cutting devices.Penetration

Cut away from body.

Use proper tool for the job.

Safety knife or safety box cutter

Cut resistant gloves

Other

x

Working with liquid chemicals acids or caustics (Examples: reprocessing cleaners disinfectants laboratory chemicals).

See MSDS online database for chemical list

Chemicals

Flammables

Toxic Gases

Corrosives

Use only employer approved products.

Use appropriate soaking containers with labels.

Understand hazards of chemicals you use (read MSDS).

Goggles

Chemical face shield

Chemical resistant gloves

Chemical resistant aprons

Lab Coat

Closed toe shoes

Powered Air Purifying Respirator

Other

xExposed to extreme heat (Examples: Autoclaves Blanket warmers Ovens Propane torches) or cold (Liquid Nitrogen Winter temperatures).

Heat

Cold Stress Burns Frostbite

Approach hot surfaces carefully.

Use only approved liquid nitrogen dewars. Dispense only if trained.

Heat resistant gloves

Cryogenic (cold resistant) gloves

Goggles

Face shield

Other

xDriving or riding in motorized vehicle equipment as part of the job.Vehicle crash Impact

Absolutely no text messaging while driving.

Refrain from cell phone use while driving.

Seat belt

Other

xWorking in extremely wet or slippery conditions or working in 24/7 operations where floors are wet from mopping.Slip Trip or Fall

For wet areas mop excess water regularly.

Place warning signs.

Select footwear carefully

Slip resistant shoes

Rubber boots

Other

xPreparing or handling hazardous drugs (Examples: cytotoxic drugs chemotherapy agents).

Chemical

Genetic damage

Tumors

Receive training

PPE

Use of biological cabinet

Spill procedures

Waste disposal SOP

Gloves appropriate for chemical

Disposable barrier gown

Goggles

N95/PAPR (spill cleanup)

Ventilation Hood

Other

xMedical/surgical procedures involving heat generating tools or equipment (Examples: cautery/ lasers).Light radiation burns to self or patient smoke inhalation

Receive laser training.

Awareness and knowledge to minimize surgical or procedural fires.

Code Red training

PPE

Restricted access

Specialized laser safety glasses

Other

xWorking with or near ionizing Radiation Hazards (Examples: Radioactive sources X-Rays).Over exposure Genetic damage

Warning signage

PPE

Waste and spill procedures

Personal monitoring

Shielding distance

Lead Aprons

Other

xWorking near MRI.Trauma resulting from missile effect

Restrict access

Screening

Signage

xMoving equipment/supplies.Strain Sprain

Proper body mechanics

Get additional help

Get Ergonomic help from EOHS.

xDealing with agitated persons or disturbances.Workplace violence bodily injury body fluid exposure

Training in verbal de-escalation techniques.

Code Green procedure

Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown or fluid resistant Lab Coat

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)RELATED TO: Infectious AgentsYesNoDescriptionPotential HazardHazard controlPPE RequiredPERFORMING OR ASSISTING WITH THESE TASKS:x

Potential for splash of blood/body fluid to face and clothing: examples but not all inclusive: suctioning wound irrigation eye & ear irrigation close contact (within 3 ft.) of patient with frequent productive cough sigmoidoscopy cystoscopy colonoscopy.

Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield)

Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

x

Activity that requires touching patients non-intact skin or mucous membranes.

Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE

Gloves (Clean)

xActivity that includes touching patients blood/body fluid or contaminated items or environment examples but not all inclusive: disposal of urine blood canisters.Exposure to Infectious Agents

Hand hygiene before and after task

PPE

Use of Spill kits (as needed)

Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash

xPerforming duties with sharp devices that could result in exposure to blood or body fluids.Exposure to Infectious Agent/sharp injury

Use of sharps safety devices

Avoid re-capping needles

Proper disposal of sharps at point of care

For reusable sharp use safe transporting practices

Use neutral zone for passing sharps

PPE

Gloves (Clean vs. Sterile depends on the procedure)

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash

xEntering rooms where patients with airborne diseases are treated.Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation

Mask patient

Place patient in airborne infection isolation room if available

Limit entry into room

Keep door closed

PPE

Follow Communicable Disease Guidelines and Tuberculosis Control Plan to determine if N95 respirator PAPR or surgical mask is neededxWork with specimens from patients with airborne diseases.

Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation

PPE

Biological Safety hoods/cabinet instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms

N95 respirator or PAPRx

1. Procedures that enter deep tissue or body fluid including but not limited to:

Central IV insertion placing a catheter or injecting material into the spinal canal or subdural space (myelogram lumbar puncture spinal/epidural anesthesia) breast biopsy temporal artery biopsy bone marrow biopsy OB vaginal delivery incision & drainage.

Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedures

PPE

Gloves (Sterile)

Barrier Gown

Facial protection (mask plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures)

x

2. a. Procedures that enter

subcutaneous tissue or are located

in the skin structure including but

not limited to:

Excision of mole lump or bump

Excision of lipoma or sebaceous cyst vasectomy

Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedure

PPE

Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash)

Gloves (Sterile)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

x

2. b. Additional Procedures

Shave biopsy punch biopsy

Joint injection nerve injection joint aspiration

Peripheral IV insertion ENT procedures

Anal-rectal Biopsy

Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene before and after procedure

PPE

Gloves (Clean)

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash

Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash)

x

3. Handling Lab specimens in a laboratory

Exposure to infectious agents

Hand hygiene after removing gloves

PPE

Biological Safety hoods/cabinet

Splash guard

Instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms

Lab Coat ( fluid resistant)

Gloves (Clean)

Facial protection (mask plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures)

Other tasks with identified safety health or infectious hazards requiring PPEYesNoTask DescriptionHazardHazard controlList PPE required

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