Clinical Dietitian - Neonatal Intensive Care - FT - Day

About the role

Absorbs nutrition information for medical staff and performs nutritional assessments according to protocols and health standards. Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. Conducts nutritional assessments, makes recommendations, and documents findings.

Responsibilities

• Obtains nutrition history and conducts a nutrition assessment.
• Makes recommendations for nutrition support, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Develops and implements a plan of care based on nutritional needs and available resources.
• Counsels patients and families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and specific diet education.
• Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up care.
• Documents nutrition care plans and information into patient records.
• Assists in maintaining EPIC for accuracy and productivity.
• Teaches nutrition and diet therapy to hospital personnel, community groups, and Nutritional Services team members.
• Performs in-service training for At Your Request team members.
• Remains updated on nutrition research to address current issues.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hospital or ambulatory clinic experience.
• Dietitian License - KDADS required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RND) - CDR required.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital or clinic settings.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of nutrition protocols and standards.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.

Benefits

• No benefits provided.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift).

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs.
• Operating Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs.
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs.
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours.
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour.

Stormont Vail

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.