Clinical Dietitian PRN Day Shift

Clinical Dietitian PRN As Needed Day Shift

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center seeks a PRN Clinical Dietitian to join the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition team.

Part time

Day Shift

At Saint Alphonsus, Clinical Dietitians plan, coordinate and implement medical nutrition therapy services for assigned populations with nutrition screening and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).

• Schedule Information:
  This position is PRN, or as needed, meaning that the schedule varies based on the needs of the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a coordinated program, dietetic program, dietetic internship or pre‑professional practice program all accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education (CAADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian or RD‑eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). If RD‑eligible, must pass the examination and registration for RD designation within 90‑days of hire.
• Must be licensed in the state of employee’s primary work location within 90 days of hire.
• 3‑5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
• If working in the outpatient environment, licensure in both states of Oregon and Idaho are required.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in an electronic health record.

• Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patients educational, cultural, and support needs for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “Nutrition Care Process” is used to develop the Nutrition Care Plan. Performs the Nutrition‑Focused Physical Exam when applicable.
• Develops nutrition education materials and programs to support objectives and goals of the department as needed.
• Collaborates with providers, physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other members of the healthcare team or other departments to determine, coordinate and provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides and/or coordinates appropriate nutrition care services as they transition throughout the continuum of care settings (i.e., services such as order management, pre‑authorization of nutrition services).
• Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization for patients, colleagues, and the community after determining educational, cultural and support needs. Serves as a resource on diet and nutrition in relation to various disease states (i.e., cancer) to staff, providers and the community.
• Develops and updates nutrition related education materials and programs to support objectives and goals of the department.
• Helps to develop and implement clinical nutrition and departmental policies and procedures on nutrition‑related support, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements taking into account nutrition trends.
• Serves on Advisory and Performance Improvement Committees and participates on other committees, programs and community activities as directed and/or assigned.
• Serves as a resource on diet, nutrition and medical nutrition therapy for colleagues, physicians/providers and community.
• Active participant in clinical nutrition productivity; record keeping, evaluation and analysis.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and follows the organizations policies and procedures.
• Maintains Continuing Education Units (CEU) and system competencies in related inpatient/outpatient areas such as oncology, obesity, nutrition support, bariatrics, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a broad range of people and age groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient electronic medical charting skills.

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work‑life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

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