Sr Medical Nutrition Spec
Lincare · Grain Valley, MO · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Staff the Enteral Case Management Dept for the intake of enteral referrals for all time zones
- Cookordinate all information necessary to all regions for all Medical Nutrition Specialist to facilitate an admission to company
- Formulate, revise, and maintain enteral nutrition patient care plans based on physician orders and assessment findings
- Monitor patient's response to the care or services provided, the actions or interventions taken, and the outcome of the care or service provided
- Precept newly hired Medical Nutrition Specialist to Enteral Case Management and act as a resource for other Medical Nutrition Specialist as assistance or coaching is needed
- Communicate activities with patients, providers, payers, and all customer groups
- Drive to admit, deliver, and pick up such items as enteral formula, feeding pump(s), IV poles, related feeding supplies to patient's home or place of business
- Set up merchandise and sales promotion display or issue sales promotion materials to customers
- Secure Health Systems' patients/family members that may be: Infants (0 - 1 years of age), Pediatrics (1 - 17 years of age), Adults (18 - 64 years of age), Seniors (65 years or greater)
- Participate in ongoing, traditional learning and in-service programs
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in enteral nutrition or related field preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Clinical Dietitian (CD) required.
Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift and move patients or equipment as needed.