Registered Dietitian – Full-Time

Home > Careers>Registered Dietitian – Full-Time Registered Dietitian – Full-Time [apply online] The Dietitian provides nutrition services to maintain adherence to standards, rules, regulations, laws and codes through the following: Provision of nutrition assessment, evaluation, and treatment to patients with identified needs;Counsel patients and/or caregivers, in various settings, regarding nutritional needs;Provides guidance to the supervisor and staff of the dietary department;Coordinates nutrition related in-services for staff and community;Coordinates outreach activities that promote nutrition services and disease prevention;Acts as liaison with medical, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members/departments. REPORTS TO: Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Director of Quality Management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Administration, or related field. Possess Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR). At least 2 years of clinical dietetics experience is preferred. Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities; proficiency with electronic health record systems. Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH. POSITION DUTIES: ESSENTIAL Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatients, swing bed patients, outpatients, and other hospital departments as needs are identified. Utilize Nutrition Care Process (NCP) as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and in accordance with Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s guidelines, for nutritional screening and assessment. Assess and document the nutritional needs of each patient in accordance with the comprehensive assessment. Determine nutrition diagnosis, recommend nutrition prescription and initiate interventions for improved patient outcomes. Develop nutrition care plans based upon identified needs and the age of the patient served. Provide monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions on patient experience and outcomes. Inform and educate patients and/or caregivers regarding therapeutic diets, dietary plans, dietary modifications, food selection and preparation. Work in partnership with an interdisciplinary team and participate in discharge planning and patient care rounds to coordinate and communicate nutrition plans of care for patient/client discharge and/or transitions of care. Assist the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) in planning all regular and therapeutic diets and menus. Approve all permanent menu substitutions. Assist the CDM in evaluating food based on nutritional adequacy, method of preparation, taste, appearance, serving temperature and portion size. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the serving time of meals, sanitation and food handling procedures as needed. Consistently collaborate and communicate with CDM and dietary personnel. Plan and conduct inservice training for other health care providers regarding nutrition topics pertinent to patient care. Coordinate and implement community outreach programs that promote nutrition. Acts as liaison between medical staff, hospital staff and administration. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns. Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements. Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality. Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical And Environmental Requirements PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: ESSENTIAL Balancing Climbing Crouching Keying Grasping Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Standing Stooping An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weights in the range of: Up to 25 pounds frequently SENSORY AND COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES: ESSENTIAL Feeling Hearing Seeing Smelling Speaking Environmental Exposure Inside environmental conditionsBlood borne pathogensPhysical hazardsChemical hazards ________________________________________________________________________________ This position will be filled based on qualifications without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, disability, family status, genetic information, pregnancy or any protected characteristics or activity. View BCMH Core Values Employee Pledges ApplyOnline