Sr. Dietician - Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Certified Diabetes Care Educator)

Job Description Summary

We utilize evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to assess and reassess nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. We develop and implement nutrition care plans to support oral and/or nutrition support needs. We participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees and provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
• Coincides nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
• Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age and disease specific physiologic needs.
• Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Maintains patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
• Trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement, research, and outcome studies.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
• Documents accurately, completely, and appropriately in electronic medical record.
• Aids in the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.

Specialized Knowledge

• Required Certification obtained from the following nationally recognized organizations:
• National Board for Nutrition Support Certification
• Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Inc.
• North American Transplant Coordinators Organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Job Description

• Specialized knowledge required from the following nationally recognized organizations:
• National Board for Nutrition Support Certification
• Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Inc.
• North American Transplant Coordinators Organization

Work Shift

• Day Scheduled
• Weekly Hours 40

Department

• Maternal Fetal Medicine

Equal Employment Opportunity

• OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.
• OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.