Clinical Dietitian II
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
1. Conducts patient screening in accordance with specialized clinical guidelines for those at a specific nutritional risk. Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards cultural religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher levels of care.
2. Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s) based on the specific medical condition. Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Actively participates as a member of the multi-specialty interdisciplinary care team to contribute toward overall patient care. Closely monitors evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follows up with patients as needed.
3. Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route mode and nutrition prescription unique to patients specific needs in accordance with physicians orders. Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical Only: For neonates and pediatric patients coordinates nutrition services with California Childrens Services (CCS). Must be a California Childrens Services (CCS) paneled provider if providing nutrition care to NICU or pediatric patients with a CCS-approved facility.
4. Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays menu reviews periodic auditing of trayline for accuracy of diet orders validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM) supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians diet clerks etc.) maintaining communication with patients staff and guests and providing excellent customer service. Participates in peer reviews and chart audits and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians nurses therapists physicians etc.) including how to access it in hard and soft copy. Supports in the training/development of Clinical Dietitian I patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians diet clerks interns etc.) as well as other positions as needed. This may include leading Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) training sessions and workshops for overall hospital clinical staff such as nurses therapists and physicians.
5. Functions routinely with high acuity patients requiring advanced competency to provide expert level of care and nutrition therapy in Neonatal intensive care units Pediatric units enteral/parenteral nutrition support and order writing privileges oncology renal diabetes and gerontology.
6. Other duties as assigned by leader.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day qualified Cook candidates will need the following:
- Two (2) years acute hospital or similar experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations (e.g. pediatric bariatric ICU older adults etc.).
- Bachelors Degree (prior to 2024 graduates) with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics). Masters Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
- Board Certification or specific years of experience required. Applicable Board Certifications include: Specialist in Oncology Pediatric and Pediatric Critical Care Renal and Gerontological. Also Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (NBNSC) - ASPEN Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (NCBDE). Outpatient/Wellness Center/Rehabilitation - Board Certified Specialist in sports dietetics obesity and weight lieu of a board certification three (3) years acute care hospital or similar experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations.
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Valid dietitian licensure as required by state (if applicable). Licensure must be obtained within 8 weeks of hire or as required by local regulation.
Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally and/or up to 10lbs frequently)
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
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