Clinical Dietitian PRN
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Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why ThedaCare
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare
Summary :
The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional status and develops and implements a comprehensive nutrition care plan. Completes nutrition focused physical assessments to accurately diagnose malnutrition. Participates in the interdisciplinary team providing care coordination education and support during the discharge process. Provides nutritional counseling education and symptom management to clients in classes or individually in the outpatient setting.Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develops implements monitors and coordinates nutritional care plan based on assessment to clients needs with other health professionals.
Completes nutrition focused physical exam to diagnose malnutrition.
Counsels individuals and family members on nutritional principles dietary plans food selection and economics of nutrition. Adapts plans to individual clients needs lifestyle and cultural eating habits. Provides follow-up and makes appropriate referrals based on needs of individual.
In collaboration with the dining and patient meal department plans and evaluates menus to meet nutritional needs of patients with consideration for food preferences.
Documents assessments recommendations and plan of care in EPIC. Documents in EPIC care plans and education interventions and goals.
Participates in discharge planning. Recommends home care nutritional needs.
Interprets evaluates and utilizes current research to achieve effective nutritional care.
Utilizes the Nutrition Care Manuel from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a resource for educational materials.
Participates in process improvement work to support delivery of best care to patient in the acute care setting.
Oversees diet technicians assessment and interventions per defined scope of practice per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian within 6 months of hire
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility
Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
12Scheduled FTE:
0.3Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - AppletonWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
No
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
