Registered Dietitian, Long Term Care Part Time

The Registered Dietitian at Bishop Spencer Place is seeking a part time nutrition professional that develops and oversees the implementation of nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients nutrition diagnosis. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care/interventions and consulting with other members of the health care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This RD will work 24 hours per week

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Practice (Nutrition Assessment Nutrition Diagnosis Nutrition Intervention/Plan of Care and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Professional Performance (Quality In Practice Competency/Accountability Provisions of Services Application of Research Communication and Applications of Knowledge and Utilization and Management of Resources).

• Uses Nutrition Care Process (NCP) ADIME-assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation for patients nutritional assessment.

• Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documenting clinical criteria to demonstrate patients with malnutrition.

• Collaborateswith other members of the healthcare team regarding patients nutrition plan of care.

• Completes yearly department competency and other performance improvement projects as assigned.

• Uses Evidence Based Practice in patient care.

• Serves as a preceptor to dietetic interns.

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